Our Mission:
Accelerating the prevention and cure of myeloma and improving
the quality of life for patients and families
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About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma starts in the bone marrow plasma cells. It weakens the immune system and can affect many parts of the body by causing the bone marrow to create dysfunctional antibodies and plasma cells. Living with or treating this disease means making complicated decisions, and this requires searching for reliable, current information on multiple myeloma.
How Can the International Myeloma Foundation Help?
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) connects people to what matters most — research that pushes the field forward, education that clarifies complex topics, support tailored to individual needs, and advocacy that amplifies every voice. Patients, care partners, healthcare professionals, and researchers can access the knowledge, resources, and community they need from the IMF to navigate life with myeloma.
Awareness is the first step toward a cure.
The more people know about myeloma, the louder our call becomes for:
Earlier diagnosis
Greater access to treatments
More investment in myeloma research
Equity in cancer care
Too many people still say, "What’s myeloma?" In 2026, we’re changing that — together. Learn how you can get involved in Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
In this blog, Sue Massey discusses parenting while living with multiple myeloma — talking with her children about cancer, finding support, and drawing strength from faith. READ THE BLOG.
Join the International Myeloma Foundation for a FREE online webinar: "Living Well with Myeloma: Beyond Survival: Embracing Sexuality Through the Cancer Journey" on October 20, 2026, at 4 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. MT | 6 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. ET. Monika Brown, MSN, WHNP-BC, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of specialized experience in gynecologic oncology, will explore the many ways cancer and its treatment can affect sexual health and intimacy. REGISTER NOW.
La próxima reunión del grupo de apoyo en español Las Voces de Mieloma se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de octubre, de 10:00 a 11:00 a. m. (hora del Pacífico). El ponente será el Dr. Mauricio Villegas Fortuny, médico cirujano especialista en Medicina Interna y Hematología Clínica. El tema de la reunión será el tratamiento de primera línea para el mieloma múltiple y las novedades sobre las combinaciones de terapias biespecíficas y CAR-T. REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ.
The IMF Myeloma Community Workshops (MCWs) offer shorter, yet still robust, programming for free. We encourage you to find a workshop in a city near you: San Diego, CA; or Phoenix, AZ. Also, be sure to check out this virtual MCW: What's the Right Answer? - Controversies in Myeloma. Seating is limited, so register today! REGISTER NOW.
When you volunteer to organize a community fundraiser for the IMF, you receive support and guidance from the IMF's Development Team. Whether it's a 5K Walk/Run, a bake sale, or a simple letter-writing campaign, we're here to help you.
