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Blood Cancer Awareness Month is a unique opportunity to help more people #KnowMyeloma while bringing attention to the local support, education, and connection available to patients and care partners. Visit KnowMyeloma.org to create a custom campaign graphic, share toolkit resources, and invite your community to learn, engage, and spread awareness throughout September.

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Rachel Malloy BSN, RN at (773) 702-6149

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The University of Chicago Multiple Myeloma Networking Group meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:30 - 11:30 AM Central via Zoom. Please contact Rachel for additional information.

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Upcoming events

IMF Events

Aug 24

Online Webinar: What's Next? - Managing Myeloma at Relapse

August 24, 2026 3:00 pm PST

Sep 08

Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Urvi Shah

September 8, 2026 4:00 pm PST

Sep 29

Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Douglas Sborov

September 29, 2026 4:00 pm PST

Support Group Events

Sep 08

University of Chicago Monthly Meeting

September 8, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST

Oct 13

University of Chicago Monthly Meeting

October 13, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST

Nov 10

University of Chicago Monthly Meeting

November 10, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST

Dec 08

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December 8, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST

Jan 12

University of Chicago Monthly Meeting

January 12, 2027 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST

Feb 09

University of Chicago Monthly Meeting

February 9, 2027 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST

Past events

Aug 11, 2026

University of Chicago Monthly Meeting

August 11, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST

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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.

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