Articles include:

• Dear Reader: I sometimes like to pause during a busy day and take stock of how much has changed since the first time I heard the word myeloma over 22 years ago.
• Special Event: Donor Appreciation Event
• Scientific & Clinical: "Proteasome Inhibitors in Clinical Trials [Kyprolis + Dex vs Velcade +Dex]" - Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Robert Z. Orlowski
• Scientific & Clinical: Medical Updates
  • Promising results increase chances of early pomalidomide approval
  • Should myeloma patients get a flu shot? If so, which one?
  • IMWG researcher shows that FISH data enhance the value of ISS staging
  • MGUS research update
  • Velcade SQ approved for myeloma in the European Union
• Scientific & Clinical: "Proteasome Inhibitors in Clinical Trials [MLN9708]" - Myeloma Today in conversation with Dr. Sagar Lonial
• Supportive Care: IMF Hotline Coordinators Answer Your Questions - "Is there a recommended diet for cancer patients?"
• Nurse Leadership Board:
  • "Strategies for Pain Management in Myeloma" by Sandra Kurtin, RN, MS, AOCN, ANP-C
  • NLB member Joseph Tariman, PhD, recognized as 2012 Nurse of the Year
• Education and Awareness: Spotlight on Advocacy
  • Upcoming Teleconference: "A Cancer Patient’s Guide to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)"
  • "Update on ACA Implementation: What’s New and What’s Next?" by Johanna Gray
  • "Missouri Advocates Shine Through Postcards for Parity" by Aimee Martin
  • "The Healthcare Landscape in the Aftermath of the 2012 Elections"
  • The IMF Advocacy Voice: Get Fired Up! Raise Your Voice! Get Out There and Take Action!
  • How to contact the IMF Advocacy Team
• International Affiliates: Updates from Around the Globe
  • Report from Turkey by Nadia Elkebir
  • Report from Korea by Lisa Paik and Arin Assero
• Patient & Caregiver Experience: Myeloma Today in conversation with Steven Miro
• Member Events - IMFers Raise Funds to Benefit Myeloma Community:
  • A Tribute to Dominik Zuchowicz
  • Glenda Hinson Memorial Fund
  • Premier Designs Jewelry Show
  • Mail for the Cure
  • The Great Cell Phone Drive
  • Vehicle Donation
• IMF Staff Updates:
  • Nadia Elkebir named Director Southern Europe & the Middle East
  • Nancy Bruno named Southeast Regional Director, Support Groups
  • Sue Enright named Midwest Regional Director, Support Groups
  • Andy Lebkuecher retires as Regional Co-Director, Support Groups Southeast
• 2013 IMF Calendar of Events
• Letters to the IMF