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2023 Important News Re: Multiple Myeloma Support Group Northwest
Multiple Myeloma Support Group Northwest has been restructured and will continue as Living Well with Multiple Myeloma, organized and facilitated by Sligo Cancer Support Centre, 44 Wine St., Sligo. Living Well with Multiple Myeloma will be launched on 11 September, 11.30am-1pm and from then on will meet on the second and last Monday of the month, except in October when it will meet on the third Monday because of the bank holiday, and December when a social event may be held.
Until the end of 2023, Living Well with Multiple Myeloma will meet as follows:
September: Monday 11 and 25, 11.30am.
October: Monday, 9 and 23, 11.30am.
November: Monday 13 and 27, 11.30am.
December, Monday 11, 11.30am, and a possible social event on another date.
Sligo Cancer Support Centre can be contacted at 071 – 9170399 and manager@sligocancersupportcentre.ie.
For patients, carers and family of people living with multiple myeloma.
| Group | Location | Contact | Meetings/Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Myeloma Support Group | Dochas Cancer Support Centre, Tullamore | maryb.kelly@hse.ie phone: 0867804007 | Meetings via Zoom the last Monday of the month @7pm. |
| Mid-West Myeloma Support Group – Limerick | Mid-West Cancer, Support Centre, University Hospital, Dooradoyle | Ann Marie 086 8485397 | Meetings via Zoom Thursdays every six weeks approx. |
| Dublin Arc Myeloma Peer Support Group | Arc House 559, South Circular Road, Rialto | linda@arccancersupport.ie 01-7078880 Ann 086 8117147 | Meetings via Zoom the third Wednesday the month @ 12.30 |
| Multiple Myeloma Support Group North West | Sligo Cancer Support Centre. | mmspnorthwest@multiple myelomaireland.org Sligo Cancer Support Centre 071 9170399 | Zoom meetings the last Monday of each month |
| Drogheda Multiple Myeloma Support Group | Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre | Phone: 041- 9805100 Email: nurse@gkcancersupport.com Website: www.gkcancersupport.com | Meetings TBC Jan ‘23. |
| Wexford Multiple Myeloma Support Group | Hope Cancer Support Centre | Mary O Neill email maryo@hopesupportcentre.ie Website www.hopesupportcentre.ie 053 9238555. | MM support group meetings are on the First Friday of every month in the Hope Centre from 10.30am to 12noon |
| Southern/Cork Multiple Myeloma Support Group. | ARC Bantry P75 PK25 | Grainne Prendergast- cancer support nurse ARC house ( 083)1988580 email: grainne@corkcancersupport.ie Cork ARC 021 4276688 or Dermot (patient experience ) @ 086 0611440 | Next meeting-ARC House Bantry Monday January 23rd. 12 noon to 2pm. |
| Galway Myeloma Support Group | Cancer Care WestSupport Centre, 72Seamus Quirke Rd, Westside, Galway, | To join the group contact Dr Nora Eilert, Counselling Psychologist atneilert@cancercarewest.ie or by calling 091 540040 | Meetings the second Friday of every second month @ 2pm |
Links To Organisations
Support Groups allow people to talk about their experiences and feelings with others living with cancer. Being part of a group often creates a sense of belonging that helps each person feel more less alone and provide a sense of control.Meeting formats vary from group to group.
All are facilitator led and many include the support of a Health Care Provider. Confidentiality is very important.
Group activities may include guest speakers, social outings, fundraising activities and there is usually a cup of tea and an opportunity to chat.
Due to current Covid 19 restrictions face to face meetings are postponed. Virtual meeting via Zoom are taking place or being considered by some groups.
Please use the contact information above to get in touch with your nearest group if you would like to know more or attend a support group meeting.