Myeloma Today Summer 2011 Volume 8 Issue 8
Dear Reader
A Message from the President
Scientific & Clinical
- Myeloma Today in Conversation with C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD
- The Current Role of Serum Free Light Chain Analysis in Myeloma - Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr.S.Vincent Rajkumar
- Treating Spinal Fractures with Balloon Kyphoplasty - Myeloma Today in conversation with Drs. James Berenson and Frank Vrionis
- Scientific Advisor Profile - Myeloma Today in conversation with Prof. Michele Cavo
News & Notes:
- The IMF at IMW (International Myeloma Workshop) Paris
- Long-Term Continuous Treatment
- Next-Generation Drugs Moving Towards Approval
- Help the IMF learn more about myeloma patients
- Exciting News: The IMF is Blogging
- Join us: The IMF has a social community
- Myeloma Manager™ Personal Care Assistant™ Version 4.0.2
Supportive Care
- IMF Hotline Coordinators Answer Your Questions: "I have had myeloma for 3 years and am relapsing after a stem cell transplant using my own cells. I am 45 years old and I have a sister who is a bone marrow match for me. My doctor is encouraging me to consider doing what he calls an allogeneic transplant using her cells as a treatment for myeloma, which could cure my myeloma. What is the current thinking on this type of transplant?"
Nurse Leadership Board
- Long-Term Survivorship Guidelines for Multiple Myeloma Patients
Spotlight on Advocacy:
- A Day at the Capitol
- David's Story
- IMF Welcomes Christina Vargas
Support Groups:
- People Helping People
International Affiliates
- Asian Myeloma Network
- IMF Europe Focuses on Collaboration
- Associazione Schirinzi A. Mario Onlus
Patient & Caregiver Experience
- I Concentrate on Living! by Danny Scott
Member Events
- Central Florida Support Group's Spaghetti Supper
- Concannon Family Fundraiser
- Myeloma 200 - Closer to a Cure
- Birthday Brunch For A Cure
IMF Staff Update
- Judy Webb, Project Manager
2010 IMF Calendar of Events
Letters to the IMF