Inland Empire

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For more information, please contact

Veronica Yonker at 951-639-4106

E-mail: [email protected]

Complimentary meals will be served at all meetings.

Meeting time3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 AM Pacific

Meeting Location Westmont Village, Village Hall
21233 Lemay Dr.
Riverside, CA 92518

Locate

33.8738845, -117.2909239

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The Mission of the Inland Empire Multiple Myeloma Support Group is to create support and share hope through knowledge and personal experience. We provide a dynamic, ongoing resource for information and education, and promote awareness and advocacy for multiple myeloma survivors, caregivers, family, friends and health-care providers, in order to live longer, stronger, and more fulfilling lives.

Established in May of 2005 by Tom Courbat & Jim McCulloch with the help of the IMF.

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Inland Empire 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 24 years supporting their myeloma coMMunity.

Upcoming events

IMF Events

Aug 14

Los Angeles, CA, Patient and Family Seminar 2026

August 14, 2026 12:00 pm PST

Aug 24

Join Us For This Online Webinar: What's Next? - Managing Myeloma at Relapse

August 24, 2026 3:00 pm PST

Oct 02

Short Hills, NJ, Patient and Family Seminar 2026

October 2, 2026 12:00 pm EST

Support Group Events

Jun 20

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

June 20, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jul 18

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

July 18, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Aug 15

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

August 15, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Sep 19

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

September 19, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Oct 17

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

October 17, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Nov 21

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

November 21, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Past events

May 16, 2026

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

May 16, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Apr 18, 2026

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

April 18, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Mar 21, 2026

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

March 21, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Feb 21, 2026

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

February 21, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jan 17, 2026

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

January 17, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Dec 20, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

December 20, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Nov 15, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

November 15, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Oct 18, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

October 18, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Sep 20, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

September 20, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Aug 16, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

August 16, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jul 19, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

July 19, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jun 21, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

June 21, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

May 17, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

May 17, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Apr 19, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

April 19, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Mar 15, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

March 15, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Feb 15, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

February 15, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jan 18, 2025

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

January 18, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Dec 21, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

December 21, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Nov 16, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

November 16, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Oct 19, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

October 19, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Sep 21, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

September 21, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Aug 17, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

August 17, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jul 20, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

July 20, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jun 15, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

June 15, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

May 18, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Apr 20, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

April 20, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Mar 16, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

March 16, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Feb 17, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

February 17, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jan 20, 2024

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

January 20, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Dec 16, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

December 16, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Nov 18, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

November 18, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Oct 21, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

October 21, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Sep 16, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

September 16, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Aug 19, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

August 19, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jul 15, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

July 15, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jun 17, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

June 17, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

May 20, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

May 20, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Apr 15, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

April 15, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Apr 15, 2023

Speaker: Robin Allen RD

April 15, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Mar 18, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

March 18, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Mar 18, 2023

Speaker: Cortney Franz, MSN

March 18, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Feb 18, 2023

Speaker: Rebekah Tobin BSN

February 18, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Feb 18, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

February 18, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Jan 21, 2023

Inland Empire In Person Monthly Meeting

January 21, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Dec 17, 2022

Christmas Party!

December 17, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Nov 19, 2022

Speaker: Dr. Vescio, Cedar Sinai Hospital

November 19, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Oct 15, 2022

Virtual Speaker: Diane Callahan

October 15, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Sep 20, 2022

Inland Empire Virtual Meeting

September 20, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Sep 17, 2022

Speaker: Dr. Tatevossian, DDS

September 17, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Aug 20, 2022

Speaker: Dr. Scott Goldsmith, City of Hope

August 20, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Jul 16, 2022

Speaker: Dr. Berenson, Hematologist/ Oncologist

July 16, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Jun 18, 2022

Speaker: Rebekah Tobin MSN, from Takeda Oncology

June 18, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

May 21, 2022

Dr. Akharti, Hematologist/Oncologist from LLU

May 21, 2022 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

Apr 23, 2022

Mental & Emotional Health for MM patients

April 23, 2022 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

Dec 18, 2021

Christmas Party

December 18, 2021 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PT

Nov 20, 2021

Speaker: Dr. Vescio

November 20, 2021 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

Oct 16, 2021

Virtual Meeting: Shay Baskerville

October 16, 2021 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

Sep 18, 2021

Virtual Meeting: Dr. Rosenzweig

September 18, 2021 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

Jul 17, 2021

Guest Speaker: Dr. Akharti, hematology oncologist at LLU

July 17, 2021 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

Jun 19, 2021

Guest Speaker: Dr. James Berenson

June 19, 2021 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

Mar 20, 2021

Guest speaker: Tanya Price

March 20, 2021 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Feb 20, 2021

Speaker: Nutritionist, Robin Allen

February 20, 2021 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Jan 16, 2021

Speaker: Diane Callahan

January 16, 2021 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Dec 19, 2020

Christmas Party

December 19, 2020 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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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