Our Mission:
Accelerating the prevention and cure of myeloma and improving
the quality of life for patients and families
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About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma starts in the bone marrow plasma cells. It weakens the immune system and can affect many parts of the body by causing the bone marrow to create dysfunctional antibodies and plasma cells. Living with or treating this disease means making complicated decisions, and this requires searching for reliable, current information on multiple myeloma.
How Can the International Myeloma Foundation Help?
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) connects people to what matters most — research that pushes the field forward, education that clarifies complex topics, support tailored to individual needs, and advocacy that amplifies every voice. Patients, care partners, healthcare professionals, and researchers can access the knowledge, resources, and community they need from the IMF to navigate life with myeloma.
Awareness is the first step toward a cure.
The more people know about myeloma, the louder our call becomes for:
Earlier diagnosis
Greater access to treatments
More investment in myeloma research
Equity in cancer care
Too many people still say, "What’s myeloma?" In 2026, we’re changing that — together. Learn how you can get involved in Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
In this week’s blog, Arpit Kapdi shares how he navigated long-distance caregiving from Detroit, Michigan, for his father living with myeloma in Mumbai, India. His father faced conflicting diagnoses and multiple infections. Eventually, Arpit and his family decided on a course of treatment that helped his father reach complete remission. READ THE BLOG.
Join Dr. Douglas Sborov for a Facebook Live Q&A on September 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. ET. He’ll answer your questions about myeloma, treatment advances, patient care, and more. You do not need a Facebook account to join. RSVP “Going” on Facebook: RSVP NOW.
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that the 2026 Short Hills Patient and Family Seminar will take place on October 2-3, 2026, in Short Hills, New Jersey. The seminar is FREE, but in-person seating is LIMITED. REGISTER NOW.
The IMF Myeloma Community Workshops (MCWs) offer shorter, yet still robust, programming for free. We encourage you to find a workshop in a city near you: Portland, OR; San Diego, CA; or Phoenix, AZ. Also, be sure to check out this virtual MCW: What's the Right Answer? - Controversies in Myeloma. Seating is limited, so register today! REGISTER NOW.
When you volunteer to organize a community fundraiser for the IMF, you receive support and guidance from the IMF's Development Team. Whether it's a 5K Walk/Run, a bake sale, or a simple letter-writing campaign, we're here to help you.
