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Neuropathy and Nutritional Supplements Survey
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Drs. Brian Durie and Paul Richardson are conducting a survey of myeloma patients to try and learn more about experience with neuropathy and nutritional supplements. If you would like to help by participating in the survey, click the More button. All responses are anonyomous. No personal identifying information is being collected. Your help would very much be appreciated. Many thanks!
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Download the classic folksong Shenandoah to your iPod or Zune, and make a donation to the the IMF.
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This holiday season, why not do something for yourself and the IMF. For every 99-cent download of Shenandoah, beautifully sung by singer-songwriter Taylor Barton, she will donate her royalties to the IMF.
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Fighting Myeloma with Laughter!
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The 3rd Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Memorial Fund was a resounding success! We'll post a report about the night's festivities later, but until then read Loraine Boyle's touching story about how the Comedy Celebration came to be in her blog on the Huffington Post.
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Come to the IMF Holiday Gift Boutique!
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As you begin thinking about the upcoming Holidays (how fast did this year fly by?), we’d love you to take a look at some of the IMF’s merchandise. By purchasing these items, you not only spread the word about myeloma awareness, but you help to fund many of the IMF’s important programs. You can view and/or order these items by clicking on the links – and please take note of our beautiful brand new Holiday Cards, which were designed by members of the myeloma community.
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What is the role of bone marrow transplant in myeloma?
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Dr. Edward Stadtmauer discusses the role of BMT in myeloma in his webcast, one of several from the Washington, DC Patient & Family Seminar
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Practical Approaches in Myeloma: Optimal Management of Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory Disease
Friday, December 04, 2009
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Register today for this CME-certified comprehensive program on multiple myeloma presented as a Friday satellite symposium preceding the 51st ASH Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
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International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Molecular Classification of Multiple Myeloma: Spotlight Review
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The latest publication from the IMWG, this paper in the journal Leukemia is a first attempt at creating an international consensus classification of multiple myeloma. One of the goals of the work is to provide a framework for evaluation of new markers capable of serving as predictive for efficacy of novel therapeutics.
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Take the Patient Access Questionnaire
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The IMF developed this short questionnaire to learn more about problems patients have experienced in attempting to receive the best possible treatment for multiple myeloma.
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Send Jeff Hanson E-Cards and Earn Money for IMF
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For a one-time membership of $10.00 you can send an unlimited amount of these beautiful e-cards for an entire year. You save money by not having to buy traditional cards and postage, and International Myeloma Foundation benefits when you become a member.
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Making Our Voices Heard
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Since launching its Advocacy Initiative, IMF has sent letters—either alone or with its advocacy partners—to federal decision makers on issues of concern to the myeloma community. If we can do it, so can you!
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Film Star Goes Public About Multiple Myeloma
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Lisa Ray, a Canadian "Bollywood" actress, was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
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Two new multi-national Vorinostat studies have opened up for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
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Vorinostat is an HDAC inhibitor showing promise in the treatment of MM.
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IMF Advocacy Update
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President Barack Obama’s address to Congress last week helped to move the Congress closer to passing comprehensive health insurance reform. In his speech, the President stated his case to Congress: health insurance reform must pass this year.
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New Study Suggests Possible Genetic Link Between Environmental Toxins and Myeloma
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Findings Support Another Recent Study Indicating an Increased Risk for Myeloma Among Some 9/11 Responders
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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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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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International Myeloma
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