Jeffrey Zonder, MD

LEADER, MULTIPLE MYELOMA AND AMYLOIDOSIS
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ONCOLOGY

Jeffrey A. Zonder, M.D., is the leader of the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Team, as well as the co-leader and a scientific member of the Molecular Therapeutics Program at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. He is also a professor in the Department of Oncology at Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine.

Aneyshua Turnipseed, LMSW-C, OSW-C

Aneyshua Turnipseed, LMSW-C, OSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Oncology Social Worker at the Beaumont Cancer Treatment Center located in Dearborn, MI. In 2012, she earned a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Michigan School of Social Work, with an emphasis on Interpersonal Practice and a Focus on Children, Youth, and Families. Aneyshua has been passionate about cancer patients since middle school, when her great grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has dedicated the last nine years to providing patients with emotional support throughout the course of their treatment. In the face of disparities in healthcare, Aneyshua seeks to advocate for equitable care. The ultimate goal is to stand alongside her patients, amplifying their voices as a means to improve their health outcomes and the patient experience

Shirley Cotton, Myeloma Patient & Advocate

Shirley was diagnosed withMultiple Myeloma in 2017. She is married to George who has stuck with her through all myeloma related procedures/lab tests/follow-up visits etc. and they have recently celebrated 25 years of marriage! 

Shirley entered college as a music major, graduated with a communications degree but later health care called hername and she answered. She worked in multiple settings as a physical therapist assistant for 33 years Los Angeles and Detroit area-pediatrics, geriatrics, hospitals, out-patient clinics and home care. When asked at 62 "why retire Shirley?", her answer was, "why not? and because I can." She loved caring for people, but it was time to retire. Her husband had already retired 10 years prior, so we had the opportunity to travel some for 2 years- cruising mostly. Then came her diagnosis. Since then, she characterizes her life as a journey, with ups and downs but she feels blessed, nonetheless. She is a believer and her faith in God guides her to live one day at a time, listen to her body, listen to her doctors/family and to do her part in the process She has spet extensive time educating herself about multiple myeloma and always asks questions and advocates for herself.

She beleives that to give and receive encouragement on this "journey" is important and being part of this process is a privilege.