Myeloma Today Winter 2010 Volume 8 Issue 5
Dear Reader
- A Message from the President
Scientific & Clinical
- The Current Role of Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma: Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Cristina Gasparetto
- Bone Disease in Multiple Myeloma: Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Matthew T. Drake
- Clinical Trials in Multiple Myeloma: Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Joseph Mikhae
News and Notes
- ASH/ASCO clinical practice guideline on the use of ESAs has been updated
- MGUS follow-up and early diagnosis and prevention of myeloma-related concerns
- Phase 3 Vista studys results highlight CR on an important treatment goal
- ASH 2010 Myeloma Highlights for Patients
Nurse Leadership Board
- Report from NLB VI, the sixth meeting of the full membership of the Nurse Leadership Board, and the fourth anniversary of the Board's inaugural meeting in November 2006.
Supportive Care
- Hope, Stress, Myeloma and the Holidays: Myeloma Today in conversation with Greg Pacini, MS, LPC, CGP
- IMF Hotline Coordinators Answer Your Questions: "I have read several articles about vitamin D supplementation. As a multiple myeloma patient, I am curious if vitamin D deficiency plays a role in myeloma?"
International Affiliates
- Myeloma Initiatives in Japan
- IMF-Japan annual seminar in Toyama
- IMF co-sponsored activities in Germany
Education and Awareness
- Wrap up of IMF advocacy priorities
- September designated as Blood Cancer Awareness Month
- President signs Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act
- Health insurance reform signed into law
- The IMF honored in the congressional record
- Final FY 2011 cancer funding on hold until after 2010 elections
- Introducing the all NEW A.C.E. training program!
Patient & Caregiver Experience
- "A Wonderful Success Story...8 Years and Counting" by Robert Reeves
Member Events
- A Celebration of Life at Kasbah
- Afternoon Tea
- Casual Week at Blue Shield
- Casual Day in LA
- Upcoming Member Events
- Cell Phones for a Cure
Support Groups
- People Helping People
- The Delaware & Neighboring Maryland Multiple Myeloma Support & Networking Group
Letters to the IMF