Myeloma Today Fall 2010 Volume 8 Issue 4
Dear Reader
- A Message from the President
News and Notes
- Obesity and risk of MGUS
- MGUS and risk of skeletal fractures
- Myeloma-associated chromosomal abnormalities
- Arterial thrombosis in young myeloma patients
Scientific & Clinical
- IMWG Summit Lays the Groundwork for a Course Toward a Cure
- 2010 ASCO Key Myeloma Presentations - Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Brian G.M. Durie
- The Role of Vorinostat in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma - Myeloma Today in conversation with Prof. Meletios A. Dimopoulos
- The Role of Carfilzomib in Myeloma - Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. David S. Siegel
Supportive Care
- Multiple Myeloma and Sexual Dysfunction - Myeloma Today in conversation with Tiffany Richards, MS, ANP-BC, AOCNP
- IMF Hotline Coordinators Answer Your Questions: "I am receiving VELCADE® as part of my treatment regimen. Is there a consensus among myeloma doctors on VELCADE dosing?"
Special Event
- 2010 Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring Prof. Joan Bladé and His Work
International Affiliates
- Breakthrough agreement signed with China
- IMF Asian Program meeting in Singapore
Education & Awareness
- Cancer Research Receives Boost in House and Senate LHHS Appropriations Bills
- Senate Passes Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act
- Resolution Introduced Recognizing September as Blood Cancer Awareness Month
- Congressional Schedule for Remainder of 2010
- The IMF Advocacy Voice - Join the Myeloma Action Network
Support Groups
- People Helping People
- Report from the 2010 IMF Annual Support Group Leaders’ Summit
Investing in the Future
- The Brian D. Novis Legacy Society
Member Events
- Carolyn Czerkies Charity Golf Outing
- On the Frtiz
- Cabaret for a Cure
- Timberwolves 5K Run/Walk for Research
- Upcoming Member Events
IMF Staff Updates
- Betty Arevalo
- Alci Avelar
- Phil Lange
2010 / 2011 IMF Calendar of Events