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Accelerating the prevention and cure of myeloma and improving
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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.
This week’s blog covers the latest myeloma research from June-July 2026. It includes a review on light chain MGUS, with data from the iStopMM (Iceland Screens, Treats, or Prevents Multiple Myeloma) Project; a USMIRC 20-year analysis of myeloma clinical trials in ClinicalTrials.gov; and more. Get the latest updates on new and ongoing myeloma clinical trials, as well as up-to-date news from CHMP-EMA and the U.S. FDA. READ THE BLOG.
Register for the FREE Webinar, "Beyond the Data: A Patient & Care Partner Conversation on Myeloma Research from ASCO," on Tuesday, August 18, at 3 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. MT | 5 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. ET. Dr. Joseph Mikhael will explain major research from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. Also, myeloma patients Terry Glassman and Todd Kennedy as well as care partner Diane Kennedy, will ask their questions. There will be a Q&A with webinar attendees. REGISTER NOW.
The IMF will host a Patient and Family Seminar on Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Los Angeles at the Hilton in Universal City (555 Universal Hollywood Drive). Seating is FREE, but limited. Be sure to register today! REGISTER NOW.
Join the FREE Webinar, " What's Next? — Managing Myeloma at Relapse," on Monday, August 24, 3 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. MT | 5 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. ET. Speakers include Drs. Joseph Mikhael, Betsy O'Donnell, and Luciano Costa, as well as Patricia Mangan, RN, MSN, APRN-BC. The focus will be on relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), and attendees can take part in a live Q&A. REGISTER NOW.
From August 18–24, 2026, intrepid cyclists — patients, care partners, and healthcare professionals — will cross Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes to raise vital funds for the International Myeloma Foundation’s mission.
