Tune in as the IMF brings myeloma support group leaders and patients to the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), an exciting convergence of 20,000 health care professionals from around the world. Start following the IMF ASH team members now on social media as they ramp up to share the latest clinical updates in myeloma research, therapies, and practice strategies via Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and videos.
ASH 2024 - San Diego
IMF Support Group Leaders have their fingers on the pulse of ASH 2024. Read their experiences during the 66th Annual ASH meeting.
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Our bone marrow creates plasma cells that make antibodies, which play an important role in fighting off viruses and bacteria. Multiple myeloma causes the bone marrow to create dysfunctional antibodies and plasma cells. A malignant plasma cell or cancer cell is referred to as a myeloma cell.
Myeloma cells frequently grow in multiple patches or areas in the bone marrow, which is why "multiple" is part of the name. Plasma cell myeloma is another common name for the condition.
Myeloma cells frequently grow in multiple patches or areas in the bone marrow, which is why "multiple" is part of the name. Plasma cell myeloma is another common name for the condition.