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Nancy Jenkins

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Review for Arizona Myeloma Network, Glendale, AZ, USA

Rating: 4 stars  

Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN) has been a godsend for my husband and I. My husband has multiple myeloma. When he was diagnosed nearly 5 years ago, it was staggering. We started looking online to get information. He found information about AzMN and contacted them. We met with Barbara and heard about Jack's journey and it was very encouraging since he proved there was a chance of continuing to have a good quality of life. We quickly became involved with AzMN when we realized this was an organization that had ties to the top doctors and researchers in the field. We both have learned a tremendous amount and it has been the best source of information on a current basis with the annual Living with Myeloma Conference. We have been very actively involved in the promotion and activities that are a part of AzMN and believe our lives have become more positive with the knowledge we are gaining.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Keeping my computer skills up to date and learning more about myeloma since I am my husband's caregiver. We have had the opportunity to meet the top doctors and researchers in the field and have been able to get answers to the personal questions about the disease.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Like to see the Caregiver Program take off since caregivers are the ones who need more support to help them understand the disease and know how to make their caregiving less stressful.

Role:  Client Served & I have been helping with the administrative activities for all of AzMN's events.