For more information please contact:
Katie Atkins, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, OSW-C
Group Email: [email protected]
We meet virtually on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern
Living Solo & Strong with 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 two years supporting their myeloma coMMunity.
Living Solo and Strong Support Group is open to anyone who feels they are alone with the diagnosis of myeloma.
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
Nov 03
Living Solo & Strong Virtual Monthly Meeting
November 3, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
Dec 01
Living Solo & Strong Virtual Monthly Meeting
December 1, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
Feb 02
Living Solo & Strong Virtual Monthly Meeting
February 2, 2027 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 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.
