International Myeloma Foundation

09/02/2024

Men are 1.5 times more likely to get than women. Share to raise awareness of during . Thank you to The Binding Site for supporting Blood Month

09/02/2024

It's ! 12 brave individuals left for the ultimate adventure to fundraise for an important cause—IMF's research to cure . Will you give just $10 today to show your support for a cure? https://mmsm.link/49XJXd3

09/02/2024

Just $5 supports the International Myeloma Foundation's research, patient support, and valuable education. This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, will you give up your coffee run for a brighter future for ? https://mmsm.link/3ynouh7

09/01/2024

Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our fearless group of myeloma survivors, caregivers, and medical professionals. Together, they embarked on an extraordinary adventure, conquering the breathtaking terrain of Iceland to raise funds for the IMF’s groundbreaking Black Swan Research Initiative iStopMM Project. Let's show our unwavering support for their inspiring journey: https://mmsm.link/MyelomaICE

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09/01/2024

BSRI is the IMF's signature project to find a cure, established in 2012 following a scientific brainstorming meeting at the Summit. The question posed to the brainstorming team: "How can we cure myeloma?"

09/01/2024

iStopMM (Iceland Screens, Treats, or Prevents Multiple Myeloma) is an ambitious research project supported by the IMF. The first large-scale screening study in myeloma, nothing like it has ever been done before.

09/01/2024

The International Myeloma Foundation has helped bring over 17 treatments for to market. This , will you give to the IMF today to help us get to 20? https://mmsm.link/3ynouh7

09/01/2024

150 miles in 3 days! What our team of patients, care partners, and doctors have accomplished is extraordinary. We can't wait to share the video of their journey. Celebrate their achievement with a donation: https://mmsm.link/MyelomaICE

08/31/2024

Through cold and wet weather, our cyclists conquer Iceland's Highlands together. The terrain, while beautiful, is immensely challenging. Iceland's landscape truly mirrors the journey patients face. Support their mission: myeloma.org/ice

08/31/2024

The is out! Read and subscribe to your top source of myeloma news and info. This week we feature and , the Brian D. Novis Research Grant 2024 Awards Reception and upcoming events.
https://www.myeloma.org/resource-library/myeloma-minute-blood-cancer-awareness-month-raise-awareness

08/31/2024

Awareness Month starts in just 2 days! In September, we'll share valuable information and research to spread myeloma awareness on our mission of improving lives and finding a cure knowmyeloma.org

08/30/2024

"36 miles through rough terrain; gorgeous vistas," shares IMF VP of Development Sylvia Dsouza. Day 1 comes to a close as our expeditioners check into a hotel at the edge of Iceland's most active volcanic area. Follow along at myeloma.org/ice

Location: Sprengisandsleið F26 Iceland IS, 851 Hella, Iceland

08/30/2024

Our brave cyclists, comprised of myeloma patients and doctors alike, have officially embarked on their unforgettable journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of Iceland to support the International Myeloma Foundation’s iStopMM Project. Support their journey: https://mmsm.link/MyelomaICE

08/30/2024

Our cyclists met with the iStopMM team at the prestigious DeCODE Genetics facility in Iceland. Principal Investigator Dr. Sigurdur Yngvi Kristinsson walked them through the incredible undertaking of screening over 80,000 people to prevent multiple myeloma from ever developing. The Iceland Cycling Expedition's goal is to raise funds to support this groundbreaking study. Will you support their efforts? https://mmsm.link/MyelomaICE

08/29/2024

is very important for myeloma! Learn how you can keep your bones strong this

08/29/2024

“Myeloma is a team sport,” says Dr. Joseph Mikhael, IMF Chief Medical Officer, "and it will always be a team sport." Soon, he'll join a dozen cyclists on the IMF Iceland Cycling Expedition (ICE), a team cycling for a common goal—an end to myeloma.

08/29/2024

Month starts in 3 days! In September, we'll share info based on our 4 founding principles—Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy—while highlighting the role of fundraising in our mission of improving lives and finding a cure.

08/29/2024

at DeCode Genetics in Reykjavík, Iceland!

Our cyclists are witnessing firsthand the pivotal prevention research in Iceland. Seeing where the genetic material from over 80,000 participants is housed will fuel their resolve as they prepare for the challenging expedition ahead. https://mmsm.link/MyelomaICE

08/29/2024

*Press Release*
With coming up this September, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is reviving and amplifying its highly successful campaign, centering on the question: "Do You Know Myeloma?"
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/08/29/2937793/0/en/The-International-Myeloma-Foundation-IMF-Brings-Back-Do-You-kNOwMyeloma-for-Blood-Cancer-Awareness-Month-2024.html

08/28/2024

You won't want to miss Dr. Urvi A. Shah's live "Ask an Expert" Q&A about myeloma and nutrition in honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month on 9/3 — her last Q&A with the IMF was a hit! RSVP today: https://mmsm.link/3X0Y5yO

08/28/2024

The International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) is one of the most prestigious and important organizations for myeloma researchers worldwide. Yelak Biru, IMF President and CEO and 28-year myeloma survivor, shares on the topic and why it's so important this

08/28/2024

Why Iceland? is a unique place where more people have had their whole genome sequenced than any country in the world. We hope this will help us unlock some of the mysteries of why people develop .

The IMF has launched the Iceland Cycling Expedition (ICE), an unforgettable journey to fundraise for research that supports the IMF's goal: an end to . The expedition is sure to be the adventure of a lifetime!

08/28/2024

starts next week! What do you know about ? Will you join forces with us this September to help us spread the word? Awareness is key for better outcomes! Learn more at knowmyeloma.org

08/27/2024

IMF President and CEO, Yelak Biru, and VP of Development, Sylvia Dsouza, are boarding their plane to Iceland for the first-ever Cycling Expedition. Follow the journey at www.myeloma.org/ice and support them in their effort to raise funds to cure and prevent .

08/27/2024

is just one week away! Are you getting ready to help the IMF raise awareness and ? Stay tuned to learn new facts and research, hear inspiring stories, and find out how YOU can help the IMF fulfill its mission.

08/27/2024

Join Jerry and Jill to learn about their experience with treating myeloma with the unique targeting mechanism of GPRC5D-targeting therapy. Thank you to The Binding Site for supporting these patient stories.
https://youtu.be/OSbtA9bil4Q

08/27/2024

It's Official! Andy and Laurie are geared up and on their way to for the cycling expedition. It's not too late to support them on this rigorous journey in the land of Fire and Ice. https://mmsm.link/3Wi6RbV

08/26/2024

Do not miss this event! Join Dr. Urvi A. Shah, a renowned expert from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST | 7:00 p.m. EST, for a live Q&A focused on the role of in management. https://www.facebook.com/events/517473314048994/

Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation is the first and largest myeloma organization.

08/26/2024

In just a few weeks, 12 brave cyclists are off on an adventure through Iceland’s rugged terrain on the IMF Iceland Cycling Expedition (ICE): A Journey to End Myeloma. The trip supports the iStopMM Project—the world's largest and longest study to screen, treat, and prevent myeloma.