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Accelerating the prevention and cure of myeloma and improving
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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.
This week's blog talks about the top highlights from day one of the 12th Annual Global Myeloma Action (GMAN) Summit, which took place from June 5-7, 2026, in Stockholm, Sweden. The summit facilitated the exchange of information, celebrated achievements, and coordinated efforts to advance the IMF GMAN’s global mission. READ THE BLOG.
In case you missed it, be sure to watch the webinar replay, "Beyond the Data: A Patient and Care Partner Conversation on Myeloma Research from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Hematology Association annual meetings." Hosted by IMF Senior Director of Support Groups Becky Bosley and moderated by IMF Medical Advisor Dr. Joseph Mikhael (TGen at the City of Hope), this webinar is a discussion with panelists Terry Glassman (myeloma patient, high-risk shared experience group co-leader, Long Island NY), Todd and Diane Kennedy (myeloma patient and care partner, Support Group Leaders, Southern California). WATCH THE REPLAY.
Taking place on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PT | 4:00 p.m. MT | 5:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. ET, this FREE Virtual Myeloma Community Workshop will focus on topics concerning relapsed/refractory myeloma patients. REGISTER NOW.
From August 18-24, participants of the IMF’s Iceland Cycling Expedition will cycle across Iceland to raise awareness and funds to improve lives and accelerate the cure for myeloma. For the whole month of August, we invite you to join the Virtual Cycling Challenge — ride anytime this month, at your own time, pace, and convenience. Participation is FREE, and there is no fundraising minimum. To join, you will need to register on the Iceland Cycling Expedition Virtual Challenge page. Tokens of appreciation will be provided to qualified fundraisers. REGISTER NOW.
From August 18–24, 2026, intrepid cyclists — patients, care partners, and healthcare professionals — will cross Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes to raise vital funds for the International Myeloma Foundation’s mission.
