Ft. Myers

Ft. Myers Multiple Myeloma Support Group Leader 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 14 years supporting their myeloma coMMunity.

Resources

International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)
www.myeloma.org
A non- profit organization dedicated to the education, research, and treatment of myeloma         

IMF Infoline  800-452-2873  Toll free providing immediate support and information.

IMF Patient and Family Seminar These meetings enable patients and their families to learn about the latest developments in myeloma from a panel of world-renowned myeloma experts.  Usually the third week of February in Boca Raton, Florida.

HealthTree
http://www.healthtree.org/
A site created for patients by patients.  Their goal is to simplify complex information and arm patients with important and current information.

Bone Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT Infonet)
www.bmtinfonet.org/
An organization dedicated to providing easy-to-understand information about bone marrow transplants and the decision making process.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
www.themmrf.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to funding research and helping patients understand their disease.  A great source for finding clinical trials.

American Society of Hematology (ASH)
www.hematology.org/patients/
Their mission is to further the understanding , diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the blood by promoting research, clinical care, education, training and advocacy in hematology.