Myeloma News March 9, 2018 | Int'l Myeloma Fndation

\| INNOVATION \| Latest Research Silver Linings Soften Spate of Science Program Budget Cuts Recent budget cuts have hit programs that monitor toxic exposure, investigate climate change, and speed scientific discoveries. Fortunately, IMF Chairman Dr. Brian G.M. Durie finds lots of exciting new research, including a way to bring a long-extinct bird back to life.
\| INNOVATION \| Clinical Trials	\| EDUCATION \| Awareness
Phase III Isatuximab Clinical Trials	Racial Disparities in Myeloma Care
Two new phase III clinical trials of isatuximab, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, are enrolling myeloma patients. The IKEMA study assesses the clinical benefit of isatuximab combined with Kyprolis® and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed and/or refractory disease previously treated with one to three prior lines of therapy. The IMROZ study assesses the clinical benefit of isatuximab in combination with Velcade®, Revlimid®, and dexamethasone in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma not eligible for transplant.	Cancer Therapy Advisor interviews the author of the first comprehensive study of racial disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of myeloma. “The picture is complex and, clearly, much needs to be done to improve access to ideal care,” says IMF Chairman Brian G.M. Durie.

\| ACTION \| Advocacy IMF Advocacy Team Relaunches Coalition On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, the Patients Equal Access Coalition (PEAC), which is run by the IMF advocacy department, held an event in Washington, D.C. to relaunch the coalition as the Coalition to Improve Access to Cancer Care (CIACC). The relaunch effort will enhance our ability to pass legislation that would prevent insurance companies from applying different co-pays to oral cancer medicine than they do to chemotherapy or other injected treatments through H.R. 1409, the Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017. The CIACC launched with a new name, logo and website as well as a major awareness campaign on Capitol Hill held on March 7th. Learn more about legislation, relaunch, and the Hill day.
\| EMPOWERMENT \| Myeloma Action Month Add a Myeloma Warrior Frame to Your Facebook Profile Photo This year’s Myeloma Action Month campaign focuses on individuals like YOU who are surviving with the disease, supporting loved ones, or helping to find the cure. Remember to add an official Myeloma Warrior frame to your Facebook (FB) profile photo. Here’s how: 1) STEP 1: LIKE the International Myeloma Foundation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/myeloma/ 2) STEP 2: a. Visit your personal Facebook (FB) page. b. Mouse-over your FB profile photo. c. Select Update Profile Picture d. Enter IMF Myeloma in the search box. e. Click Add Frame f. Select the Myeloma Warrior frame of your choice. NOTE: The only way you will find/be able to use the myeloma warrior frames, is if you have LIKED the International Myeloma Foundation Facebook page.
\| #ASKDRDURIE \| Dr. Durie's Weekly Web Video Series
CLINICAL TRIALS	EVENTS
BOSTON Trial Fact Sheet New isatuximab Clinical Trial: the IMROZ Study New isatuximab Clinical Trial: the IKEMA Study New ixazomib Clinical Trials: Learn How to Participate Join the conversation about myeloma on the Smart Patients Message Board	March 10, 2018 IMF Regional Community Workshop Denver, CO March 10, 2018 2nd Annual Masters Tennis for Myeloma The Villages, FL March 16-17, 2018 IMF Patient & Family Seminar Boca Raton, FL April 8, 2018 Julianne’s Rock n’ Roll Half-Marathon San Francisco, CA April 21, 2018 IMF Regional Community Workshop Nashville, TN April 28, 2018 Miles for Myeloma 5K Walk/Run Philadelphia, PA May 5-6, 2018 Miracles Happen When Pigs Fly! Cincinnati, OH

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