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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.
In this blog, IMF Medical Advisor Dr. Joseph Mikhael breaks down the five major advances that are redefining frontline and relapse care. He explains why the future of myeloma treatment has never looked more promising. READ THE BLOG.
The IMF Los Angeles Patient and Family Seminar will take place on August 14-15, 2026, in Los Angeles. The seminar is FREE, but in-person seating is LIMITED. REGISTER NOW.
The IMF will host a FREE Myeloma Community Workshop in Detroit at The Westin Book Cadillac (1114 Washington Blvd) on June 27, 2026, from 8 am – 4 pm ET. REGISTER NOW.
The IMF will host a FREE Myeloma Community Workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah, at The Hilton Salt Lake City Center (255 S W Temple St.) on August 1, 2026, from 8 am – 4 pm MT. REGISTER NOW.
Need assistance in creating a fundraiser? The IMF team is here for you. Find out how you can help in the fight against myeloma today!
