Where Can I Go To Find Out More?
"Participating in MS events, having contact with other MS patients and professionals, and being involved with the MS community helped me to accept and realize that I should stop denying my condition and take action."-Carolina
MS LifeLinesSM is a complimentary service offered by EMD Serono for people who have MS. It offers a wide range of resources to help both patients and families conquer some of the challenges associated with MS. MS LifeLinesSM can also provide you with information to help you better understand the treatment options available to you and to discuss them with your healthcare provider. If you are interested in learning more about Novantrone® (mitoxantrone for injection, concentrate), you can call 1-877-447-3243 toll free, 8 am to 8 pm ET.
You can also contact the following organizations for more information about worsening MS. These resources are provided by EMD Serono as additional information for people interested in MS. EMD Serono does not endorse any of the content of information provided by these resources unless otherwise specifically stated.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third AvenueNew York, NY 10017
1-800-Fight-MS
www.nmss.org
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS by supporting research, offering special services, providing professional education programs, and serving as an advocate for those living with MS.
The MS Foundation
6350 North Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33309-2130
1-888-MSFOCUS
www.msfacts.org
As a predominantly service-based, non-profit organization, the primary mission of the MSF is to ensure the best quality of life for those coping with MS by providing comprehensive support and educational programs.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
706 Haddonfield RoadCherry Hill, NJ 08002
Toll-free: 800-532-7667
www.msaa.com
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by multiple sclerosis.
The Heuga Center
27 Main Street, Suite 303Edwards, CO 8163280
970-926-1290-3101
www.heuga.org
The Heuga Center teaches people with multiple sclerosis how to use exercise to help manage a life with chronic disease, and helps transform peoples' lives from one of despair to one of health and well-being.
MSLifeLinesSM is a trademark of EMD Serono, Inc.
Additional Online Resources for Physicians and Patients
EMD Serono Sponsored Sites
In addition to important information about Rebif therapy, Rebif.com gives you access to MS educational seminars and the real-life stories of MS LifeLines Ambassadors - people like you who live with MS and take Rebif. For those who want to know more about the science of treating MS, there is valuable information about the MS disease state, how interferon beta is thought to fight MS, and the results of clinical trials with Rebif.
This site is an online community for people with MS and their care partners. People who are living with MS, like you, have worked with us to develop the content of MSLifeLines.com. On this site, you'll have access to the personal and inspiring stories of MS LifeLinesSM Ambassadors, news and information about Rebif, and tips for living well with MS. Additionally, you'll find resources for staying connected with the MS community, including local Rebif live events.
"Your MS Treatment Center", sponsored by EMD Serono and Pfizer, provides you with information that can help you start and stay on therapy. The site offers extensive information on MS and ways to manage the disease. You will also be introduced to MS LifeLines Ambassadors—other people with MS who have chosen to share their experiences to help others. "Your MS Treatment Center" is part of WebMD.
WebMD blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, and health communication to bring you the best health information possible. In addition to Your MS Treatment Center, WebMD.com offers Message Boards, Newsletters, and Live Events to provide you with ample opportunity to share your experience with others and get the information that is most relevant to you.
Other Helpful Resources
Here, you'll find links to other useful and informative MS-related Web sites. These resources are provided by EMD Serono as additional information for people interested in MS. EMD Serono does not endorse any of the content of information provided by these resources unless otherwise specifically stated by the Web site.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society—Information about living with MS, treatment options, research, and MS news.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America—Programs and services for people living with MS, as well as news about research.
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation—MS information, programs, services, and online forums with health care professionals and people living with MS.
The Heuga Center—The Heuga Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with multiple sclerosis through educational and wellness programs, as well as ongoing research. The Heuga Center offers programs focusing on MS education, nutrition, mental well-being, and exercise, as well as learning-specific, individualized life management skills and ways to integrate wellness activities into everyday life. The Center is a member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and works closely with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Academy of Neurology.
Center Without Walls—Learn more about this groundbreaking alliance of 10 top MS research centers. Funded by The Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, the Center Without Walls strives to understand the causes of MS and develop new treatments.