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Gloria Irvin: (813) 362-0102

E-mail: [email protected]

Meeting time3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30 - 11:30 AM Eastern

Meeting Location HC West Marion Medical Office Building
4600 SW 46th Court
Room 240
Ocala, FL 34474

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Upcoming events

IMF Events

Aug 24

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

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August 24, 2026 3:00 pm PST

Sep 08

Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Urvi Shah

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September 8, 2026 4:00 pm PST

Sep 29

Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Douglas Sborov

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September 29, 2026 4:00 pm PST

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Ocala Monthly Meeting

August 20, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 pm EST

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Ocala Monthly Meeting

September 17, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 pm EST

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Oct 15

Ocala Monthly Meeting

October 15, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 pm EST

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Nov 19

Ocala Monthly Meeting

November 19, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 pm EST

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Dec 17

Ocala Monthly Meeting

December 17, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 pm EST

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Jan 21

Ocala Monthly Meeting

January 21, 2027 10:30 am to 11:30 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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