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MYELOMA MINUTE | Up To The Minute News | 6.30.2022

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Video Presentations from Myeloma Experts at ASCO and EHA 2022

Top cancer researchers from across the globe gathered this year for the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting and European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) team is providing these lecture-type video presentations to keep you updated on the latest developments in clinical trials and studies on CAR T-cell therapies, bispecifics, four-drug combination therapies, and more. This is an ongoing event, with more video presentations to be posted. Please check back for updates on the IMF website.

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Best of 2022 ASCO & EHA: What Patients and Care Partners Need to Know

The Best of 2022 ASCO & EHA: What Patients and Care Partners Need to Know will be happening on Thursday, July 7 at 4 p.m. PST/ 5 p.m. MT/ 6 p.m. CT/ 7 p.m. ET. In this 60-minute webinar, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) will be presenting highlights of the recently concluded 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting and European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress. At the end of the presentation, participants can ask questions during the Q&A session.

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IMF Virtual Regional Community Workshop — South Atlantic States

The IMF Regional Community Workshop (RCW) – South Atlantic States will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. ET. IMF Senior Director of Regional Community Workshops Kelly Cox will kick off the workshop. Guest speakers include Craig Hofmeister, MD, MPH (Winship Cancer Institute—Atlanta, GA); Ciara Freeman, MD, PhD (Moffit Cancer Center—Tampa, FL); and Nurse Leadership Board (NLB) Member Charise Gleason, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP (Winship Cancer Institute—Atlanta, GA). The workshop will include an introduction to myeloma, upfront treatments at diagnosis, maintenance therapy, relapse information, and an update on clinical trials. NLB Member Charise Gleason will talk about managing side effects and symptoms of myeloma and its treatments. After each presentation with the experts, attendees will have ample time to ask questions.

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Watch the Replay: Living Well with Myeloma Webinar

On June 23, the Living Well with Myeloma Webinar focused on “A Promising Future for Treating Multiple Myeloma with Bispecific Antibodies.” IMF Vice President of Support Groups Robin Tuohy moderated presentations from the following speakers: Donna Catamero, ANP-BC, OCN, CCRC (The Mount Sinai Health Center—New York, NY, IMF Nurse Leadership Board), and Tom Martin, MD (University of California San Francisco—San Francisco, CA). In case you missed it, you can still watch the replay.

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Explore the IMF’s Mind, Body, and Wellness Website

Health and wellness matter to everyone, but it is especially important for myeloma patients and caregivers. Feel better physically and improve emotional and spiritual well-being by participating in a wellness program. The Mind, Body, and Wellness section of the IMF website provides wellness education, movement, exercise, and mindfulness practices tailored for patients and caregivers. Self-advocate for your well-being by beginning your mind and body journey with us.

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COVID-19 booster or Evusheld question for dr durie

#ASKDRDURIE | Dr. Durie's Weekly Web Video Series

Should myeloma patients get a second COVID-19 booster or Evusheld?

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