Living With Cancer Resource Program
The Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program
May 2008
Programs and Events
ASK THE EXPERT
The Patient Education Series, Ask the Expert, is an opportunity for patients, families, staff and visitors to ask questions and receive handouts on a given topic. No reservations are needed. All programs will be held in the 1st floor Weinberg Lobby unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Kathleen Menten, RN, MSN, LAc
Thursday, May 15, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun Safety
Joanne Finley, RN, MS
Wednesday, May 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Patient Safety
Joyce Kane, RN, MSN
Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cancer Treatment Guidelines
Brenda Shelton, RN, MS, CCRN
For more information contact Joanne Finley, RN, MS, at 410-502-1591.
Open House
Please stop by to learn about the services and resources offered by the Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program and receive a free giveaway.
Mon., April 28, Wed., April 30, and Thurs., May 1
Weinberg Lobby, 10 AM to 1 PM
Brain Tumor Education Group
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 11:30 AM in the Weinberg Building, Room B-143, located on level L-2 in the Radiation Oncology Department. All patients, family members and caregivers are welcome.
Wednesday, May 7
Topic: Seizure Monitoring and Treatment for Patients with Brain Tumors
Speaker: Ronald Lesser, MD
Wednesday, June 4
Topic: Living with a Glioblastoma from a Patient’s Point of View … 17 Years Later!
Speaker: Richard Pollhammer
For more information contact Ashley Varner, LCSW-C, at 410-955-8371.
Children's Orientation Program
Saturday, May 10
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Weinberg Building
The Children’s Orientation Program is designed to provide school-aged children ages 5 through 18 with social support, education, and information regarding a parent or grandparent’s diagnosis and subsequent treatment of cancer. Licensed clinical social workers, nurses, physicians, ancillary and support staff will all be a part of the program.
Registration is required. For more information or to refer a family please contact Donald List, LCSW-C, at 410-955-5637 or dlist4@jhmi.edu.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
This group is for patients and their caregivers to learn about living with multiple myeloma and meet others with similar concerns. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 13 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM in the Weinberg Auditorium. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking provided.
Topic: Update: Myeloma Trials at Hopkins
Speakers: Carol Ann Huff, MD, Ivan Borrello, MD, Johns Hopkins Oncology
For more information contact Adrienne Scally, LCSW-C, at 410-502-1096.
Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Education Group
This group is for men and their partners to learn about living with prostate cancer and its treatment. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 6:00 - 7:30 PM in the Weinberg Auditorium.
Topic: Advance Directives
Speaker: Nancy Robinson, LCSW-C
For more information contact Nancy Robinson, LCSW-C, at 410-502-1911.
Look Good Feel Better FREE
Cosmetic and hair tips for people with cancer. Tuesday, May 27, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Weinberg Suite 1210. RSVP by May 13 to Cheryl Fleming at 410-955-6549.
SAVE THE DATE
National Cancer Survivors Day 2008
A Celebration of Life
www.ncsdf.org
Sunday, June 1, 12:30 - 3:00 PM, Weinberg Building
This promises to be a celebration full of inspiration. Join The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, fellow survivors and their family members in celebrating life. There will be something for everyone!
For more information, contact Kim Bell, 410-614-1308 or bellki@jhmi.edu.
Bone Marrow Transplant Patient to Patient Discussion Group
Thursdays 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Open to BMT patients on 5A and 5B.
An opportunity to meet others going through transplant, a chance to ask questions, share your concerns and socialize.
Group Facilitators: Lacy Kotansky, MSW, and Tracy Douglas, RN, BMT Clinical Nurse Specialist
For more information contact Lacy Kotansky, Clinical Social Worker, at 410-955-8971.
Mind-Body Programs for Our Patients
Relaxation / Guided Imagery
Walk in class held every Wednesday in Weinberg Suite 1210, room 1220, at 11:00 AM. No appointment necessary.
For more information contact Kathleen Menten, APRN, MSN, Lac at 410-502-0934.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
RESPITE ROOM
The Joanne Rockwell Memorial House
1910 E. Jefferson Street
Daily 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
FREE
The Respite Room is a private room located at the Joanne Rockwell Memorial House. It is open to patients, family members, or visitors to temporarily rest and relax between outpatient appointments or treatments while they are on-campus.
To schedule use of the Respite Room call the Rockwell House at 410-955-2304.
RESOURCE INFORMATION ROOMS
Daily 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Patient and Family Services Education and Resource Room
Located in the Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Suite 1210, the Education and Resource Room offers patients and families access to resource information and educational materials in the forms of books, pamphlets, videotapes and through Internet access. We appreciate and gladly accept any donations of unneeded books, videos, and additional resources.
Patient Education Resource Room
The Patient Education Resource Room is located on the 2nd floor of the Weinberg Building in the Outpatient Infusion waiting room.
Radiation Oncology Resource Room
The Radiation Oncology Resource Room is located on level L-2 in room B-117 across from the nursing station in the radiation treatment area. | 
