Patient support organisation
Myeloma Foundation of Australia

(Aust Prescr 2009;32:107)

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The Myeloma Foundation is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organisation which supports and informs those living with the disease and educates those involved in its care and treatment. A telephone support line is staffed by myeloma support nurses. The Foundation runs seminars and workshops, support groups and health professional education. The website contains informative videos and fact sheets, links to a patient guide and a newsletter, and resources for health professionals such as the myeloma nurses' learning program.

Website www.myeloma.org.au

Myeloma support line 1800 693 566 (free call, Mon–Fri working hours)

Content created: August - 2009