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Covid Update

The IMF applauds the efforts of the volunteer leaders that conduct local and virtual myeloma support group meetings. We are cautiously optimistic for local support groups to return back to in-person or hybrid meetings (combination of in-person and virtual) when it is safe in each community.

Leaders and groups are encouraged to use this updated tool and guidance from the CDC to help each group to decide when and how to transition to in-person or hybrid meetings. The IMF will continue to provide Zoom licenses to all myeloma support groups that continue to meet virtually or have hybrid meetings.

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For more information, please contact

Monica Taylor 876-829 5507

E-mail: [email protected]

Meeting time 1st Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM

Meeting Location The Writing Centre Faculty of Humanities & Education University of the West Indies
University Crescent
Kingston, St. Andrew Parish

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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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Spreading Myeloma Awareness in Jamaica

Multiple Myeloma (MM), a cancer of the bone marrow, is the second most common blood cancer that is quite often misdiagnosed. In fact, the majority of patients have never heard of it until they are told they have the disease.

“The incidence of myeloma is growing; it appears to be mushrooming, so it is very important that we bring attention to this and apply some urgency to bringing much needed awareness,” Monica Taylor, chairperson of Jamaica Multiple Myeloma Support Group, told Health.

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Myeloma Awareness activities in Jamaica

Some members of the Jamaica Multiple Myeloma Support Group celebrated Myeloma Awareness Sunday at the Providence Methodist Church on March 23 and Monica Taylor, Jamaica MM Support Group leader, was invited to address the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal (District 7020) on March 24.

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Jamaica MM Support Group leader Monica Taylor interviewed by Sharon Duffus-Grant of TBC Radio, Kingston, Jamaica aired Friday March 21.