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Covid Update

As most of the world is still facing the effects of the spread of the COVID-19 respiratory virus, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) continues to recommend that all myeloma support groups meet virtually.

We take the health and safety of our myeloma support group members seriously and will continue to hold our meetings virtually to ensure the safety of our members. For additional updates on COVID-19 coronavirus, please click this link:
Myeloma Patient Safety and the Coronavirus.

Stock Support Group Meeting

The Santa Cruz Multiple Myeloma Support Group is currently meeting ONLY VIRTUALLY. For more information, please contact Lee May at 831-251-5077 or by email at [email protected].

For more information, please contact

Lee May 831-251-5077
Email: [email protected]

Meeting Time: 1st Monday of each month starting at 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Upcoming events

IMF Events

Mar 13

From Vaccine to Variants: The Latest COVID-19 Safety Guidance

March 13, 2021 7:00 am

Support Group Events

Apr 05

Santa Cruz Monthly Virtual Meeting

April 5, 2021 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

May 03

Santa Cruz Monthly Virtual Meeting

May 3, 2021 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Jun 07

Santa Cruz Monthly Virtual Meeting

June 7, 2021 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Jul 05

Santa Cruz Monthly Virtual Meeting

July 5, 2021 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Aug 02

Santa Cruz Monthly Virtual Meeting

August 2, 2021 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Sep 06

Santa Cruz Monthly Virtual Meeting

September 6, 2021 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

What Is Multiple Myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells. It is synonymous with "myeloma" and "plasma cell myeloma." Plasma cells make antibodies against infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. A cancerous or malignant plasma cell is called a myeloma cell. Myeloma is called “multiple” because there are frequently multiple patches or areas in bone marrow where it grows.

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