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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.
In this week’s blog, International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) Chairperson of the Board S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD (Mayo Clinic — Rochester, MN) provides answers to updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) on newly diagnosed multiple myeloma for 2026 — the new definition of high-risk myeloma, frontline regimens, quadruplets, maintenance therapies, and more. READ THE BLOG.
Register for the FREE Webinar, "Beyond the Data: A Patient & Care Partner Conversation on Myeloma Research from ASCO," on Tuesday, August 18, at 3 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. MT | 5 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. ET. Dr. Joseph Mikhael will explain major research from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. Also, myeloma patients Terry Glassman and Todd Kennedy as well as care partner Diane Kennedy, will ask their questions. There will be a Q&A with webinar attendees. REGISTER NOW.
The IMF will host a Patient and Family Seminar on Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Los Angeles at the Hilton in Universal City (555 Universal Hollywood Drive). Seating is FREE, but limited. Be sure to register today! 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.
