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.

Learn about how you can get involved to support the multiple myeloma community. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the IMF relies on your gifts to continue growing and improving our core programs and research initiatives. We offer many avenues for you to give, from monetary charitable contributions to volunteer opportunities.

If you cannot give a monetarily, we encourage you to learn about volunteer fundraising opportunities — from hosting cozy tea parties to organizing large-scale marathons.

To take a more hands-on approach to give back to the multiple myeloma community, our advocacy department works with individuals like you to speak out on issues that affect myeloma patients, families, caregivers, and health care professionals. We have many divisions, including those that work on the U.S. federal- and state-level, as well as globally.

We invite you to get involved today to take action in any of these ways and more!