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Do You Have an Opinion about Health Care?
ABC is soliciting questions or comments from viewers about health reform.
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ABC News will broadcast a special on Health Reform from the White House on Wednesday, June 24th at 10pm ET. You have read the Cancer Patient Statement of Principles. This is our chance to ask the questions that matter to the myeloma community.
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Two New Support Groups in Columbus, Ohio and DuBois, Pennsylvania
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If you live near Columbus or Dubois, check out these new support groups. They are looking for members. Connect with others who truly know what you are experiencing.
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ASCO 2009 Webcasts are on the Web
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The 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting was a forum for cutting-edge scientific and educational developments in oncology with a focus on personalizing cancer care. We have overviews provided by Drs. Durie, Rajkumar and Anderson, as well as a number of interviews with scientists who presented their results at the conference.
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The International Myeloma Foundation, the MDS Foundation and a Coalition of Patient Advocacy Organizations Call for Updated Rules for Reimbursement, Access and Approvals for New and Existing Cancer Treatments.
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A patient "Statement of Principles" was unveiled at the ASCO Meeting in Orlando, Florida. The principles emphasize equal insurance coverage, prevention research, continued innovation, early approvals, and expanded access to experimental drugs. Click "More" to read the Principles and find out how to register your support.
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Consensus Statement and Guidelines Regarding the Current Role of Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Multiple Myeloma
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New from the International Myeloma Working Group
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New CITINGS for 2009
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This quarterly publication features up-to-date information on research advances and new therapies. New issues include special issues for ASCO 2009.
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New! Applications for the 2010 Brian D. Novis Research Grants are available.
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Grant applications for 2010 must be submitted by August 31, 2009.
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Yee-Hah! The IMF's Patient & Family Seminars are coming to Dallas on June 26-27!
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What do you get when you come to an IMF seminar? A chance to meet the experts, the latest information about research and clinical practice, laughter, and hope. Start making your plans now. We'll see you in June.
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Consensus on Care: New Insights on Novel Therapies in Multiple Myeloma
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International Myeloma Foundation CNE Evening Symposiums:
June 9, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA
June 11, 2009 - New York, NY
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Slide Set from the 2009 ONS Annual Congress Satellite Symposium
Leading the Way: Managing Multiple Myeloma for the Long-Term
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PowerPoint presentation of the slides presented on May 1, 2009 by the Nurse Leadership Board in an accredited satellite symposium in conjunction with the 34rd Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) in San Antonio, Texas.
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Webcast from XII International Myeloma Workshop
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The IMF is pleased to be able to bring you a webcast of the 12th International Myeloma Workshop in Washington, DC.
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FLY A VIRTUAL KITE - GAIN A DONATION FOR THE IMF
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Celgene has created a website where patients and caregivers can post expressions of support for friends and loved-ones with multiple myeloma. Show your support and Celgene will make a donation to the IMF for each kite created and for each message added. Thank you
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MEDICARE DECISION TO COVER PET SCANS CAN IMPROVE DISEASE STAGING AND TREATMENT PLANNING
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The case for using PET scans in multiple myeloma was published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine and presented to CMS by IMF chairman Brian Durie, M.D., with the support of Barry Siegel, M.D., co-chair of the National Oncologic PET Registry.
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International Myeloma Working Group Guidelines for Serum Free Light Chain Analysis in Multiple Myeloma and Related Disorders
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The International Myeloma Working Group is made up of 90 leading myeloma researchers from around the world who collaborate on a broad range of myeloma research projects with a goal to improve myeloma treatment options and diagnostic systems. The serum-free light chain analysis guidelines are the result of this collaboration.
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IMF Travel Advantage Newsletter
Your Travel Helps Fund the IMF
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Going somewhere? Don't book your vacation without checking out the specials in the IMF Travel Advantage newsletter. You'll find great deals on travel and you'll be supporting our programs. Thanks for traveling with IMF!
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IMF Myeloma Bracelet - Imagine Moving Forward
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Imagine Moving Forward is the theme of the IMF’s myeloma bracelet. Wear one in honor, celebration, or in memory of a loved one, and when people ask you what it’s for, it’s a perfect opportunity to spread the word about multiple myeloma.
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The IMF AT WORK FOR YOU...
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Myeloma Matrix | 
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