For more information, please contact
Katie Atkins, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, OSW-C
Phone: 828-367-9188
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
Oct 20
Living Well with Myeloma: Beyond Survival: Embracing Sexuality Through the Cancer Journey
October 20, 2026 3:00 pm PST
Nov 16
Virtual Myeloma Community Workshop: What's the Right Answer? - Controversies in Myeloma
November 16, 2026 3:00 pm PST
Support Group Events
Aug 03
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
August 3, 2027 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
Sep 07
Western North Carolina (WNC) Monthly Meeting
September 7, 2027 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.
