Patient Financial Aid
Through this program, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is able to provide patients in active treatment up to $150 per year in financial support to offset expenses. Contact Kathy Shaw, Patient Aid Coordinator, (503) 245-9866. Kathy.Shaw@lls.org
Family Support Groups
The Family Support Group Program is based on the idea that open communication about the illness is critical for coping with all feelings that arise. With appropriate professional guidance, patients and family members can discuss their anxieties with each other and with others who share the same burden. This sharing of ideas and emotions strengthens the family bond and enhances everyone's ability to cope with the disease.
All patients, family members and friends affected by leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers are invited to attend local Society groups free of charge.
Portland
- An Adult Family support group: Meets the third Thursday of each month at the Capitol Plaza Building, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 140, Portland. For more information, please call Sue Sumpter RN, MS at (503) 245 9866, ext. 2185.
- The Pediatric Cancer Family support group: Groups for parents, kids with cancer and siblings. Meets the second Monday of every month at the First United Methodist Church, 18385 SW Jefferson, on the corner of Jefferson and 18th. Childcare available, free dinner provided. Contact Sue Sumpter RN, MS at (503) 245-9866, ext 2185, for more information.
- The Portland Myeloma support group: Meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. Vincent Medical Center, conference rooms 23 & 24, East Pavilion entrance.Contact Sue Sumpter RN, MS at (503) 245-9866, ext.2185, for more information.
- The Survivor Portland support group for young adult cancer survivors. Meets the second and the fourth Tuesdays of every month at OHSU Center for Health & Healing, 3303 SW Bond St, Portland, 3rd floor conference room. Contact Andrea Moyle, MSW at (503) 601-7642 for more information.
- The Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia support group meets quarterly on a Saturday in the Portland area. Contact Sue Sumpter RN, MS at (503) 245-9866 ext. 2185, for more information.
- The Amyloidosis support group meets quarterly on a Saturday at St Vincents Medical Center. Contact Sue Sumpter RN, MS at (503) 245-9866 ext. 2185, for more information.
- The Lymphoma support group meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at Providence Cancer Center, 4805 NE Glisan, in the Cancer Support Services conference room. Please contact Krista Nelson MSW at (503) 215-3204 for more information.
- The Caregivers support group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month in the conference room of Pacific Oncology, 15700 SW Greystone Ct, Beaverton. Please contact Andrea Moyle MSW at (503) 601-7642 for more information.
- The Myelodysplastic Syndrome support group meets quarterly on a Saturday at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. Contact Sue Sumpter RN, MS at (503) 245-9866 ext 2185 for more information.
Eugene
The Eugene Myeloma support group: meets the third Wednesday of each month at Willamette Valley Cancer Center, 520 Country Club Road, Eugene. Contact Susan Alger LCSW at (541) 345 0212 for more information. The Eugene General Blood Cancer support group for adults meets the first Monday of every month at the Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd, Eugene. Please contact Susan Alger MSW at (541) 345 0212 for more information. Boise
The Boise Myeloma support group: meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, 520 S. Eagle Road, Meridian. Contact facilitators Jody Acheson, RN at (208) 381-1679 or Deana Jensen-Stano, LCSW at (208) 381-2779 for more information. The Boise General Blood Cancer support group for adults meets the first Tuesday of every month at the St. Alphonsus Cancer Center, 1055 N. Curtis Road, Boise. Please contact facilitators Diane Hakes at (208) 381-3254 or Faith Chenette at (208) 887-8691 for more information.
Information and Referrals
Various free educational materials are available for patients, families, professionals and the general public. Our resources include booklets, pamphlets, audiotapes and videos.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Information Resource Center is your connection to free programs, publications and answers to your questions. Social workers and nurses are available to talk one-on-one, Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Call (800) 955-4572.
We are also able to refer patients to other organizations and services. Browse our Web site to review more than 2,000 pages of information. A patient newsletter is emailed at least six times per year to keep you informed.
First Connection
This peer-to-peer program brings patients and their families the opportunity to share exeriences with someone who has "been through it." They obtain valuable information on Society and community resources. Patients and caregivers have the opportunity to talk to someone whose "been through it", while the volunteer survivors make a meaningful, caring contribution by sharing their special perspective on the recovery process.
Patient Education
LLS seeks to be a beacon of help and guidance to all those touched by blood cancers. We offer many free education programs thorughout the year, bringing experts to share the latest information and disease updates. Many of our programs offer Continuing Education Units for RN's and social workers.
The Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer
This Back-to-School program fosters communication between healthcare professionals, parents, young patients and school personnel in preparation for the return to school and other activities. Informative materials, videos and a wealth of literature are available through all the Society's local chapters.
Advocates Network
Our advocacy program helps keep people informed of legislative issues. The chapter's Advocacy Committee is comprised of patients, family, friends and other volunteers, who may be asked to take action by calling or writing their senators or representatives.
Eugene Branch Office
For patients who live in the 541 area code, our Eugene-based Patient Services Manager is available to provide services and resources:
Susan Alger MSW, LCSW
Patient Services Manager
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Eugene Branch
115 W 8th Ave, Suite 242
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 345 0212 Office
(541) 345 0576 Fax
susan.alger@lls.org
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sue Sumpter R.N., M.S.,
Patient Services Manager
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Oregon/SW Washington Chapter
9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Ste 140
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 245-9866 or (800) 466-6572, ext. 2185
Fax: (503) 245-9865
sue.sumpter@lls.org
Family Support Groups - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Oregon Chapter Family Support Groups are for all people affected by leukemia, Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma
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