For more information, please contact
Katie Atkins, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, OSW-C
Phone: 828-367-9188
Hannah Turner, MSW, LCSWA
Phone: 828-687-5686
E-mail: [email protected]
Asheville Multiple Myeloma Caregiver Support Group Leaders receiving an award at the International Myeloma Foundation's 25th Anniversary Support Group Leaders Summit on September 14, 2024 in recognition of the dedication and resilience of the group celebrating seven years supporting their myeloma coMMunity.
Upcoming events
IMF Events
Jul 29
IMF Virtual Myeloma Community Workshop (MCW): What’s Next? – Managing Myeloma at Relapse
July 29, 2025 3:00 pm PST
Support Group Events
Aug 05
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
August 5, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
Sep 02
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
September 2, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
Oct 07
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
October 7, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
Nov 04
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
November 4, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
Dec 02
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
December 2, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
Jan 06
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
January 6, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
What Is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells. It is synonymous with "myeloma" and "plasma cell myeloma." Plasma cells make antibodies against infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. A cancerous or malignant plasma cell is called a myeloma cell. Myeloma is called “multiple” because there are frequently multiple patches or areas in bone marrow where it grows.
