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Patient Education Classes
The Myeloma Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute offers patient education classes every Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. These classes are designed to cover a broad range of issues related to myeloma and the treatment of this type of cancer.
We believe it is crucial that the patient and caregiver be informed. We try to present rather complicated material in a manner that can be understood. Patients and caregivers can come to the classes as many times as needed, since it can be difficult to absorb everything in just one class. Participants typically come to the classes prior to beginning treatment so they can know more about what to expect.
To register for the class, patients can call their clinic coordinator or our new patient coordinator, Jessica Drury.
During the classes, various health care professionals will speak to participants about their area of expertise. Presenters include a:
- Nutritionist
- Financial Counselor
- Social Worker
- Nurse
- Pharmacist
- Cancer Exercise Specialist
BMT/Myeloma Outpatient Support Group
Our support group is open to both patients and caregivers. The group is facilitated by our licensed clinical social worker, Geri Etringer, and our new patient coordinator, Jessica Drury. To find out more about the support group, contact Geri at 801-587-4695 or Jessica at 801-587-4652 or toll free at 1-800-664-8268.
