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SUMMARY:Patients on Active Treatment Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for patients only. It is moderated by Julie White\, RN\, BSN\, OCN. \nAbout Julie:\nJulie is an experienced oncology nurse with 18 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a certified OCN Oncology Nurse with a registered nursing license in North Carolina. She started her career in New York State at a Cancer Center working as an inpatient nurse where she provided patient education and teaching regarding post-surgical and wound care. As a chemotherapy infusion nurse\, administering chemotherapy\, immunotherapy\, and investigational agents to oncology patients\, she worked at two major cancer centers in North Carolina as part of multidisciplinary teams of surgeons\, medical and radiation oncologists\, and other specialties involved in caring for oncology patients. \nIn the last twelve years\, she focused on oncology clinical research as an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at both North Carolina Cancer Centers\, educating patients on investigational agents’ side effects and symptom management. For the past six years\, she educated physicians\, nurses\, and research staff on clinical trial procedures and performed clinical audits for the National Cancer Institute to ensure the safe execution of clinical trials. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/patients-on-active-treatment-group-5/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Bereaved Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Meso Foundation is offering a new topic-focused Zoom support group series for anyone who has lost someone to mesothelioma. Whether your loss is recent or not\, you’re welcome to join. \nThe professionally moderated group will meet once a month in January\, February\, and March. Each meeting will focus on a different theme related to grief and remembrance.\nJanuary 21 – Letters to Missing Loved Ones\nFebruary 18 – Coping with Loneliness\nMarch 18 – Treasured Memories and How to Hold on to Them \nYou are welcome to attend a single session or all three. Each month\, we will email an invitation to register for that month’s meeting. \nIf you would like to participate in this group please email us at info@curemeso.org \nThis group is professionally moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW \nAbout the moderator: Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College School of Social Work in Boston Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work. She is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, Beth was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. There\, she worked closely with mesothelioma patients and caregivers\, guiding them from diagnosis through treatment and beyond\, and facilitated multiple support groups. She has a particular interest in the impact that mesothelioma has on not just the patient but the caregiver as well.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/bereaved-support-group-2/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/evening-patient-support-group-2/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191038Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for caregivers only. It is moderated by Jennifer Bires\, MSW\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nAbout Jennifer:\nJennifer has over a decade of experience running groups for people impacted by cancer. Jennifer is the Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She works to ensure that patients\, survivors\, and their family members have access to psychosocial care at no cost to them to help individuals cope with cancer\, its treatments\, and survivorship in the best possible way. She specializes in working with young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer\, communication around end-of-life concerns\, and sexual health. She was awarded the 2017 Oncology Social Worker of the Year award from the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Jennifer earned her master’s degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-379
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/caregivers-support-group/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Daytime Patients Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/daytime-patients-support-group-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Patients on Active Treatment Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for patients only. It is moderated by Julie White\, RN\, BSN\, OCN. \nAbout Julie:\nJulie is an experienced oncology nurse with 18 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a certified OCN Oncology Nurse with a registered nursing license in North Carolina. She started her career in New York State at a Cancer Center working as an inpatient nurse where she provided patient education and teaching regarding post-surgical and wound care. As a chemotherapy infusion nurse\, administering chemotherapy\, immunotherapy\, and investigational agents to oncology patients\, she worked at two major cancer centers in North Carolina as part of multidisciplinary teams of surgeons\, medical and radiation oncologists\, and other specialties involved in caring for oncology patients. \nIn the last twelve years\, she focused on oncology clinical research as an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at both North Carolina Cancer Centers\, educating patients on investigational agents’ side effects and symptom management. For the past six years\, she educated physicians\, nurses\, and research staff on clinical trial procedures and performed clinical audits for the National Cancer Institute to ensure the safe execution of clinical trials. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/patients-on-active-treatment-group-5/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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CREATED:20260624T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191144Z
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SUMMARY:Bereaved Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Meso Foundation is offering a new topic-focused Zoom support group series for anyone who has lost someone to mesothelioma. Whether your loss is recent or not\, you’re welcome to join. \nThe professionally moderated group will meet once a month in January\, February\, and March. Each meeting will focus on a different theme related to grief and remembrance.\nJanuary 21 – Letters to Missing Loved Ones\nFebruary 18 – Coping with Loneliness\nMarch 18 – Treasured Memories and How to Hold on to Them \nYou are welcome to attend a single session or all three. Each month\, we will email an invitation to register for that month’s meeting. \nIf you would like to participate in this group please email us at info@curemeso.org \nThis group is professionally moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW \nAbout the moderator: Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College School of Social Work in Boston Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work. She is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, Beth was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. There\, she worked closely with mesothelioma patients and caregivers\, guiding them from diagnosis through treatment and beyond\, and facilitated multiple support groups. She has a particular interest in the impact that mesothelioma has on not just the patient but the caregiver as well.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/bereaved-support-group-2/2026-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000
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CREATED:20260624T191241Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/evening-patient-support-group-2/2026-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T160000
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CREATED:20260624T190743Z
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SUMMARY:Daytime Patients Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/daytime-patients-support-group-2/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191038Z
CREATED:20260624T191038Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for caregivers only. It is moderated by Jennifer Bires\, MSW\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nAbout Jennifer:\nJennifer has over a decade of experience running groups for people impacted by cancer. Jennifer is the Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She works to ensure that patients\, survivors\, and their family members have access to psychosocial care at no cost to them to help individuals cope with cancer\, its treatments\, and survivorship in the best possible way. She specializes in working with young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer\, communication around end-of-life concerns\, and sexual health. She was awarded the 2017 Oncology Social Worker of the Year award from the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Jennifer earned her master’s degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-379
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/caregivers-support-group/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191344Z
CREATED:20260624T191344Z
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SUMMARY:Patients on Active Treatment Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for patients only. It is moderated by Julie White\, RN\, BSN\, OCN. \nAbout Julie:\nJulie is an experienced oncology nurse with 18 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a certified OCN Oncology Nurse with a registered nursing license in North Carolina. She started her career in New York State at a Cancer Center working as an inpatient nurse where she provided patient education and teaching regarding post-surgical and wound care. As a chemotherapy infusion nurse\, administering chemotherapy\, immunotherapy\, and investigational agents to oncology patients\, she worked at two major cancer centers in North Carolina as part of multidisciplinary teams of surgeons\, medical and radiation oncologists\, and other specialties involved in caring for oncology patients. \nIn the last twelve years\, she focused on oncology clinical research as an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at both North Carolina Cancer Centers\, educating patients on investigational agents’ side effects and symptom management. For the past six years\, she educated physicians\, nurses\, and research staff on clinical trial procedures and performed clinical audits for the National Cancer Institute to ensure the safe execution of clinical trials. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/patients-on-active-treatment-group-5/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191144Z
CREATED:20260624T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191144Z
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SUMMARY:Bereaved Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Meso Foundation is offering a new topic-focused Zoom support group series for anyone who has lost someone to mesothelioma. Whether your loss is recent or not\, you’re welcome to join. \nThe professionally moderated group will meet once a month in January\, February\, and March. Each meeting will focus on a different theme related to grief and remembrance.\nJanuary 21 – Letters to Missing Loved Ones\nFebruary 18 – Coping with Loneliness\nMarch 18 – Treasured Memories and How to Hold on to Them \nYou are welcome to attend a single session or all three. Each month\, we will email an invitation to register for that month’s meeting. \nIf you would like to participate in this group please email us at info@curemeso.org \nThis group is professionally moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW \nAbout the moderator: Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College School of Social Work in Boston Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work. She is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, Beth was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. There\, she worked closely with mesothelioma patients and caregivers\, guiding them from diagnosis through treatment and beyond\, and facilitated multiple support groups. She has a particular interest in the impact that mesothelioma has on not just the patient but the caregiver as well.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/bereaved-support-group-2/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191241Z
CREATED:20260624T191241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191241Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/evening-patient-support-group-2/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191038Z
CREATED:20260624T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191038Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for caregivers only. It is moderated by Jennifer Bires\, MSW\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nAbout Jennifer:\nJennifer has over a decade of experience running groups for people impacted by cancer. Jennifer is the Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She works to ensure that patients\, survivors\, and their family members have access to psychosocial care at no cost to them to help individuals cope with cancer\, its treatments\, and survivorship in the best possible way. She specializes in working with young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer\, communication around end-of-life concerns\, and sexual health. She was awarded the 2017 Oncology Social Worker of the Year award from the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Jennifer earned her master’s degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-379
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/caregivers-support-group/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T190743Z
CREATED:20260624T190743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190743Z
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SUMMARY:Daytime Patients Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/daytime-patients-support-group-2/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
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SUMMARY:Patients on Active Treatment Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for patients only. It is moderated by Julie White\, RN\, BSN\, OCN. \nAbout Julie:\nJulie is an experienced oncology nurse with 18 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a certified OCN Oncology Nurse with a registered nursing license in North Carolina. She started her career in New York State at a Cancer Center working as an inpatient nurse where she provided patient education and teaching regarding post-surgical and wound care. As a chemotherapy infusion nurse\, administering chemotherapy\, immunotherapy\, and investigational agents to oncology patients\, she worked at two major cancer centers in North Carolina as part of multidisciplinary teams of surgeons\, medical and radiation oncologists\, and other specialties involved in caring for oncology patients. \nIn the last twelve years\, she focused on oncology clinical research as an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at both North Carolina Cancer Centers\, educating patients on investigational agents’ side effects and symptom management. For the past six years\, she educated physicians\, nurses\, and research staff on clinical trial procedures and performed clinical audits for the National Cancer Institute to ensure the safe execution of clinical trials. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/patients-on-active-treatment-group-5/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for caregivers only. It is moderated by Jennifer Bires\, MSW\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nAbout Jennifer:\nJennifer has over a decade of experience running groups for people impacted by cancer. Jennifer is the Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She works to ensure that patients\, survivors\, and their family members have access to psychosocial care at no cost to them to help individuals cope with cancer\, its treatments\, and survivorship in the best possible way. She specializes in working with young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer\, communication around end-of-life concerns\, and sexual health. She was awarded the 2017 Oncology Social Worker of the Year award from the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Jennifer earned her master’s degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-379
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/caregivers-support-group/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191241Z
CREATED:20260624T191241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191241Z
UID:10000492-1792436400-1792440000@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Evening Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/evening-patient-support-group-2/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223635Z
CREATED:20260414T223635Z
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SUMMARY:International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/international-symposium-on-malignant-mesothelioma-2/
LOCATION:The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center\, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr\, The Woodlands\, TX\, 77380\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational / Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T190743Z
CREATED:20260624T190743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190743Z
UID:10000456-1793199600-1793203200@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Daytime Patients Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/daytime-patients-support-group-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patients_sq.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191344Z
CREATED:20260624T191344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191344Z
UID:10000505-1793818800-1793822400@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Patients on Active Treatment Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for patients only. It is moderated by Julie White\, RN\, BSN\, OCN. \nAbout Julie:\nJulie is an experienced oncology nurse with 18 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a certified OCN Oncology Nurse with a registered nursing license in North Carolina. She started her career in New York State at a Cancer Center working as an inpatient nurse where she provided patient education and teaching regarding post-surgical and wound care. As a chemotherapy infusion nurse\, administering chemotherapy\, immunotherapy\, and investigational agents to oncology patients\, she worked at two major cancer centers in North Carolina as part of multidisciplinary teams of surgeons\, medical and radiation oncologists\, and other specialties involved in caring for oncology patients. \nIn the last twelve years\, she focused on oncology clinical research as an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at both North Carolina Cancer Centers\, educating patients on investigational agents’ side effects and symptom management. For the past six years\, she educated physicians\, nurses\, and research staff on clinical trial procedures and performed clinical audits for the National Cancer Institute to ensure the safe execution of clinical trials. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/patients-on-active-treatment-group-5/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patients_sq.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191241Z
CREATED:20260624T191241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191241Z
UID:10000493-1794250800-1794254400@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Evening Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/evening-patient-support-group-2/2026-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patients_sq.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T190743Z
CREATED:20260624T190743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190743Z
UID:10000457-1795014000-1795017600@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Daytime Patients Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/daytime-patients-support-group-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patients_sq.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191038Z
CREATED:20260624T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191038Z
UID:10000475-1795114800-1795118400@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for caregivers only. It is moderated by Jennifer Bires\, MSW\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nAbout Jennifer:\nJennifer has over a decade of experience running groups for people impacted by cancer. Jennifer is the Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She works to ensure that patients\, survivors\, and their family members have access to psychosocial care at no cost to them to help individuals cope with cancer\, its treatments\, and survivorship in the best possible way. She specializes in working with young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer\, communication around end-of-life concerns\, and sexual health. She was awarded the 2017 Oncology Social Worker of the Year award from the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Jennifer earned her master’s degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-379
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/caregivers-support-group/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Caregivers_sq-e1683650526939.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191344Z
CREATED:20260624T191344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191344Z
UID:10000506-1796238000-1796241600@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Patients on Active Treatment Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for patients only. It is moderated by Julie White\, RN\, BSN\, OCN. \nAbout Julie:\nJulie is an experienced oncology nurse with 18 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a certified OCN Oncology Nurse with a registered nursing license in North Carolina. She started her career in New York State at a Cancer Center working as an inpatient nurse where she provided patient education and teaching regarding post-surgical and wound care. As a chemotherapy infusion nurse\, administering chemotherapy\, immunotherapy\, and investigational agents to oncology patients\, she worked at two major cancer centers in North Carolina as part of multidisciplinary teams of surgeons\, medical and radiation oncologists\, and other specialties involved in caring for oncology patients. \nIn the last twelve years\, she focused on oncology clinical research as an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at both North Carolina Cancer Centers\, educating patients on investigational agents’ side effects and symptom management. For the past six years\, she educated physicians\, nurses\, and research staff on clinical trial procedures and performed clinical audits for the National Cancer Institute to ensure the safe execution of clinical trials. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/patients-on-active-treatment-group-5/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patients_sq.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191241Z
CREATED:20260624T191241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191241Z
UID:10000494-1797274800-1797278400@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Evening Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/evening-patient-support-group-2/2026-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patients_sq.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T191038Z
CREATED:20260624T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T191038Z
UID:10000476-1797534000-1797537600@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for caregivers only. It is moderated by Jennifer Bires\, MSW\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nAbout Jennifer:\nJennifer has over a decade of experience running groups for people impacted by cancer. Jennifer is the Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She works to ensure that patients\, survivors\, and their family members have access to psychosocial care at no cost to them to help individuals cope with cancer\, its treatments\, and survivorship in the best possible way. She specializes in working with young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer\, communication around end-of-life concerns\, and sexual health. She was awarded the 2017 Oncology Social Worker of the Year award from the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Jennifer earned her master’s degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. \nIf you are interested in participating in this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-379
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/caregivers-support-group/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Caregivers_sq-e1683650526939.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T190743Z
CREATED:20260624T190743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190743Z
UID:10000458-1798038000-1798041600@www.curemeso.org
SUMMARY:Daytime Patients Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly group is for patients only. It is moderated by Beth Flanzbaum\, MSW\, LICSW. \nAbout Beth:\nBeth received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons College of Social Work in Boston\, Massachusetts. In 2018\, Beth obtained a Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from Smith College School of Social Work.  She brings over 40 years of experience in aiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments. Beth is currently an adjunct faculty member and faculty advisor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Previously\, she was the mesothelioma social worker at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program in Boston until 2023. \nIf you are interested in joining this group please contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at info@curemeso.org or 703-879-3797.
URL:https://www.curemeso.org/event/daytime-patients-support-group-2/2026-12-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.curemeso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patients_sq.png
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