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• A Message from the President
• Special Event
• Donor Appreciation Event

 

Scientific & Clinical

• "Proteasome Inhibitors in Clinical Trials [Kyprolis + Dex vs Velcade +Dex]" -Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Robert Z. Orlowski
• Promising results increase chances of early pomalidomide approval
• Should myeloma patients get a flu shot? If so, which one?
• IMWG researcher shows that FISH data enhance the value of ISS staging
• MGUS research update
• Velcade SQ approved for myeloma in the European Union
• "Proteasome Inhibitors in Clinical Trials [MLN9708]" - Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Sagar Lonial

Supportive Care:

• IMF Hotline Coordinators Answer Your Questions - "Is there a recommended diet for cancer patients?"
   

Nurse Leadership Board

• "Strategies for Pain Management in Myeloma" by Sandra Kurtin, RN, MS, AOCN, ANP-C
• NLB member Joseph Tariman, PhD, recognized as 2012 Nurse of the Year

Education and Awareness: Spotlight on Advocacy

• Upcoming Teleconference: "A Cancer Patient’s Guide to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)"
• "Update on ACA Implementation: What’s New and What’s Next?" by Johanna Gray
• "Missouri Advocates Shine Through Postcards for Parity" by Aimee Martin
• "The Healthcare Landscape in the Aftermath of the 2012 Elections"
• The IMF Advocacy Voice: Get Fired Up! Raise Your Voice! Get Out There and Take Action!
• How to contact the IMF Advocacy Team

International Affiliates

• Updates from Around the Globe
• Report from Turkey by Nadia Elkebir
• Report from Korea by Lisa Paik and Arin Assero

Patient & Caregiver Experience:

• Myeloma Today in conversation with Steven Miro

Member Events

• A Tribute to Dominik Zuchowicz
• Glenda Hinson Memorial Fund
• Premier Designs Jewelry Show
• Mail for the Cure
• The Great Cell Phone Drive
• Vehicle Donation

IMF Staff Updates

• Nadia Elkebir named Director Southern Europe & the Middle East
• Nancy Bruno named Southeast Regional Director, Support Groups
• Sue Enright named Midwest Regional Director, Support Groups
• Andy Lebkuecher retires as Regional Co-Director, Support Groups Southeast

2013 IMF Calendar of Events
Letters to the IMF

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