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Next Meeting · March 17, 2026

Shawna Kuhler, Parm D , DCOP Hematology Clinic Parmacist-Myeloma will be our featured speaker for the March 17, 2026 meeting. She will present at 3:30pm and topic to be determined. Time will be available for a Q&A session also.

See the current newsletter for information about:

• WAHO - Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology – Best of ASH Great conference! Lots of statistics, etc. Dr Matthew Brunner sent out an email asking for feedback on how to make the conference better. Definitely continue with the patient Q&A sessions. Include patient focused summary slides, short document detailing important points of key studies presented and having patients/caregivers submit questions ahead of time. This was our feedback that was sent back to Dr Matthew Brunner. Our appreciation to all of the doctors and presenters that stayed an extra hour for the patient panel.
  
• Our featured speaker for the February meeting, Riley Menagh sent her slides and some other recommendations. Slides are attached for those who have the internet. “Fund Finder” is a great tool to search for financial assistance. Check it out and see if you qualify for assistance.
  FundFinder is a valuable tool for locating financial assistance. It helps individuals find support from various charitable foundations and organizations that offer financial aid for medical expenses,
  housing, and other needs. Users can create an account to track their applications and access a wide range of resources tailored to their specific situations.
  
  Key Features
  • Customized Assistance: FundFinder provides a personalized list of financial aid options based on user input.
  • Wide Range of Support: It connects users to resources for medical care, housing, and emergency aid.
  • User-Friendly Interface: The platform is designed for easy navigation, making it simple to find relevant assistance programs.
  
  For more comprehensive support, users can also explore other resources like USA Gov's benefit finder tool, which helps identify government benefits based on life events, and www.findhelp.org, which
  connects individuals to local social service

TAF - Patients - The Assistance Fund https://fundfinder.panfoundation.org
On a side note, our group member, David found an interesting article that speaks to “Finding Happiness” and purpose in your life. A little heavier reading but it boils down to having relationships, finding the”awe” in life and dealing with hardships. How we handle hardships and finding meaning.
blog.acma-association.comblog.acma-association.com › discovering-the-happy Discovering the 'happy life' scientist: unlock the secrets to ...
Nov 29, 2025 · What makes Dacher Keltner’s approach to happiness unique? Keltner combines rigorous scientific research with practical applications in mindfulness and social connection

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• April meeting is a group share. No scheduled speakers.
  

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