Mayo is a gem in the desert. A place of hope and healing.
At this event we were joined by Mayo staff nurses, transplant specialists and our myeloma expert speaker was Dr. Rafael Fonseca!
This event was attended by many of the Phoenix support group members and newly diagnosed patients.
The IMF provided transportation for the Tucson support members to also come to the event! Kelly Cox and Arin Assaro of the IMF staff were also on hand to give their support!
Dr. Fonseca spoke about the latest research in Myeloma and also gave an update from the International Myeloma Working Group meeting which took place earlier this month in Kos, Greece.
Dr. Fonseca
He graciously fielded numerous questions and even stayed late to speak with patients. Dr. Fonseca and his team certainly are an inspiration and are dedicated to myeloma patients taking into consideration a patient's quality of life.
Our thanks to Mayo and Dr. Fonseca for their continued efforts in research, care and finding a cure!
Kyphon was represented at the event.
And so was Celgene!
Michael and I spoke with patients about hope, shared stories and information; and made new friends. We wish everyone well on their journey through myeloma and encourage them to contact the IMF when they have any questions: www.myeloma.org or the IMF Hotline at 1-800-452-2873 (CURE)
For our closing we were treated to Michael and Ally playing Michael's song: "I'm Not Leaving" and hope that the song and lyrics helped to encourage and strengthen patients and caregivers to fight on.
All our best,
The Tuohy Family