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MYELOMA MINUTE | Up To The Minute News | 1.12.2023

Global Myeloma Action Network Meeting at ASH 2022

The IMF’s Global Myeloma Action Network (GMAN) is a composed of multiple myeloma patient organization leaders around the world. On Thursday, December 15th, 2022, over 30 members of GMAN came together to review the key takeaways from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition. Read the full article to learn global viewpoints on CAR T-cell therapy, bispecific antibodies, ongoing IMF-funded ‘Cure’ trials, and more. 

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Registration Is Now Open for the Patient and Family Seminar in Boca Raton, FL

Back in person for the first time since 2019, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that the 2023 Boca Raton Patient and Family Seminar is taking place on March 17-18, 2023, in Boca Raton, Florida. In the coming days, the IMF will announce our expert speaker lineup for the upcoming Boca Raton Patient and Family Seminar. We promise you will not want to miss this unique opportunity to hear from top myeloma experts from around the world. In-person seating is limited; register today before attendance is full. 

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Watch the Replay: Dr. Joseph Mikhael Discusses Research on Myeloma Disparities from ASH 2022

Earlier this week on Facebook Live, IMF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Mikhael discussed the latest research on disparities in myeloma presented at the 64th American Society of Hematology Meeting and Exposition.

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Las Voces de Mieloma Support Group (Spanish-Virtual), January 17

Join the Las Voces de Mieloma Support Group (Spanish/Virtual) on Tuesday, January 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. PST. The guest speaker is Dr. Guillermo José Ruiz-Argüelles, General Director, Center of Hematology and Internal Medicine. President, Mexican Society of Cellular Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation; Clinica Ruiz.Col.; Anzures Puebla, Mexico. Join us by registering at https://lasvoces.support.myeloma.org/. For any questions, please email [email protected].

Las Voces de Mieloma Grupo de Apoyo (Virtual/Español), 17 de Enero

Las Voces de Mieloma Grupo de Apoyo (Virtual/español), Martes, 17 de Enero, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. (Tiempo Pacífico). Expositor invitado: Dr. Guillermo José Ruiz-Argüelles,
Director General, Centro de Hematología y Medicina Interna
Presidente, Sociedad Mexicana de Terapia Celular y Trasplante de Médula Ósea.
Clínica Ruiz.Col. Anzures Puebla, México. 

Únase a nosotros registrándose en: https://lasvoces.support.myeloma.org/. Para preguntas, envíe un correo electrónoco a: [email protected]

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Now Available for FREE: Understanding Stem Cell Transplant in Myeloma

The IMF’s Understanding Stem Cell Transplant in Myeloma publication is intended for myeloma patients in the United States who are in discussions with their treating doctors about the possibility of having an autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) as part of their overall treatment strategy. This booklet describes the typical journey of a patient with myeloma in the U.S. who might undergo ASCT.

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Selected Myeloma Expert Video from a Series Filmed Live at ASH 2022

The IMF speaks with leading myeloma experts live from the 64th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition. In this video, Kara Cicero, MD, MPH, (Columbia University Medical Center) presents a study on the impact of Hispanic ethnicity on disease characteristics in multiple myeloma. Visit all of IMF’s coverage from ASH at mmsm.link/ASH

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

Do patients with MGUS need to have a bone marrow test?

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