As the Bill Turns
When we left off last month state legislative sessions and Congress were just getting underway- now they are in full swing! Over 800 of you took action this past month at the state and federal level! New bills were introduced in North Carolina and Ohio, while bills were passed in the state senate in Florida and the state house in Oklahoma. In California and Nevada bills were passed through committees and continue to move along. Click here for As the Bill Turns...

Advocates of the Month: Proclamation Club 2013
Myeloma Awareness Month at the IMF was made even more special this year with the help of hundreds of advocates who spread awareness in their communities. From Wasilla to Boca Raton, local officials expressed their support for myeloma patients and the need for a cure. Your effort and outreach touched thousands of people, encouraging new advocates to raise their voices, start support groups, and show all myeloma patients and their loved ones that people in their communities care for them. Therefore, we honor each and every one of you as Advocates of the Month! Read More

Understanding Health Disparities in Cancer: The Case of Multiple Myeloma
On Thursday, April 11th, 2013, IMF held a briefing to discuss health disparities in cancer on Capitol Hill. Disparities persist in multiple myeloma (MM), which affects African Americans approximately twice as often as Caucasians and Hispanics. Additionally, African Americans are more likely to succumb to myeloma, even when controlling for factors such as location. In a packed room of Congressional staff and colleagues from other cancer organizations, participants heard from expert speakers on the challenges of reducing and eliminating cancer health disparities for patients with multiple myeloma. Read A Summary of the Event