Northeast Tennessee

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This year during March Action Month we will work together, take accountability, and increase the visibility of myeloma. The IMF challenges YOU to put yourself on the top of that “to-do list” and join us in this wellness challenge. 

Join the challenge by visiting https://mam.myeloma.org/support-group-challenge/

Learn other ways to raise awareness of myeloma during Myeloma ACTION Month by visiting mam.myeloma.org

Covid Update

The IMF applauds the efforts of the volunteer leaders that conduct local and virtual myeloma support group meetings.  We are cautiously optimistic for local support groups to return back to in-person or hybrid meetings (combination of in-person and virtual).

Each group will decide the meeting format that works best for their members: to remain virtual, or to meet in person, hybrid or alternating hybrid.  Please contact group leader below for details.

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ATTENTION:

We are currently only holding virtual meetings through Zoom. To attend please contact Cheryl or Mark for more information.

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For more information, please contact

Cheryl Povlich 423-202-4314

E-mail: [email protected]

Mark McCalman 423-928-5333

E-mail: [email protected]

Meeting time1st Saturday of each month from 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Location Memorial Park Community Center, Activities Room
510 Bert Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
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Graham McCalman and members of the local Myeloma Support Group kicked off the "Golf-A-Thon for Myeloma" at the Johnson City Country Club on July 1, 2017. The event raised awareness about multiple myeloma and more than $6000 for the International Myeloma Foundation.

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

To build a social and emotional support network for patients with Multiple Myeloma, as well as their friends and family, and to share medical information.

 

Upcoming events

IMF Events

Mar 30
Living Well with Myeloma Webinar - New Drugs in Myeloma
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March 30, 2023 4:00 pm PT

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Apr 01
NETN Monthly Meeting
April 1, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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May 06
NETN Monthly Meeting
May 6, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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Jun 03
NETN Monthly Meeting
June 3, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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Jul 01
NETN Monthly Meeting
July 1, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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Aug 05
NETN Monthly Meeting
August 5, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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Sep 02
NETN Monthly Meeting
September 2, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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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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Graham McCalman isn’t your typical teenager.  While most enjoy their free time over the summer, this 13-year-old took on the task of hosting a “Golf-a-Thon for Myeloma” over four days in four different states to honor his grandfather, Pete.

Graham’s goal is to raise awareness about myeloma and to raise funds for a cure.

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