For more information, please contact
Sara Richman, LICSW, OSW-C
Email: [email protected]
Jessica Gelfarb, LICSW, OSW-C
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-741-2582
The Washington D.C. Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12:30 – 1:30 PM Eastern. Please contact Sara or Jessica for more information.
Washington D.C. Multiple Myeloma Support Group Leader receiving an award at the International Myeloma Foundation's 25th Anniversary Support Group Leaders Summit on September 14, 2024 in recognition of the dedication and resilience of the group celebrating four years supporting their myeloma coMMunity.
Upcoming events
IMF Events
Oct 20
Living Well with Myeloma: Beyond Survival: Embracing Sexuality Through the Cancer Journey
October 20, 2026 3:00 pm PST
Nov 16
Virtual Myeloma Community Workshop: What's the Right Answer? - Controversies in Myeloma
November 16, 2026 3:00 pm PST
Support Group Events
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.
