News Briefing: The Latest on Blood Cancers & #225; From Advances to Patient Advantages
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Source: International Myeloma Foundation - December 7, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
News Briefing: The Latest on Blood Cancers á From Advances to Patient Advantages
Live from San Francisco, where the 56th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting is taking place, leading blood cancer experts, advocacy organizations and patients will put data into perspective, showcasing how scientific advances help patients. A recording of the webcast will be available on December 8th. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - December 7, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Watch IMF's "Point-Counterpoint Session" Broadcast Live from ASH
Tune in tomorrow to watch the IMF's satellite symposium live from the ASH annual meeting. The presentation, “Critical Issues Need Answers: Providing Best Options for Myeloma Treatments in 2014,” will feature interactive case discussions with “point-counterpoint” sessions from leading myeloma physicians. Topics will include: when to treat smoldering myeloma; assessing response and minimal residual disease following induction therapy; maintenance therapy; and salvage therapy in relapsed/refractory myeloma. The event will be webcast live at 3:30 pm ET/ 12:30 pm PT on Friday, December 5th. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - December 4, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Featured on “Extra” TV: IMF's 8th Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Research Fund and supporting the Black Swan Research Initiative®
“Extra” caught up with stars Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton and Doris Roberts for a mini “Everybody Loves Raymond” reunion, nearly 10 years after the show said goodbye! The stars talked about how they remember their late co-star and friend Peter Boyle, who died of Multiple Myeloma in 2006. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 29, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Read the full article published in The Lancet Oncology: “International Myeloma Working Group updated criteria for the diagnosis of multiple myeloma”
“International Myeloma Working Group updated criteria for the diagnosis of multiple myeloma,” published in The Lancet Oncology, November 2014. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 21, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
IMF's Nurse Leadership Board Issues White Paper on Continuous Treatment with Velcade
The IMF's Nurse Leadership Board (NLB) has authored a white paper on the use of Velcade (bortezomib) in continuous treatment regimens for myeloma. The report was developed at the 2014 Nurse Leadership Board Roundtable Meeting, held in Anaheim, California in April 2014. The white paper reviews the latest clinical data on continuous treatment with Velcade, discusses continuous treatment and management of treatment fatigue, and defines responsibilities of nurses during continuous treatment. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 21, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Mambo for Myeloma
After the success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, some very special myeloma patients and supporters got together to create a fun campaign designed around myeloma awareness. The goal was to make myeloma more well known around the globe, bringing communities together to fight for a cure. The #MamboforMyeloma initiative asks patients, caregivers, doctors, friends, family members, and groups to film themselves dancing and share a donation link for the cause. You don’t have to be an amazing dancer; the spirit is what is important. With #MamboforMyeloma, myeloma patients have the power to be seen and heard, initiating cha...
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 19, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
IMF's 8th Annual Comedy Celebration: Big Laughs, Big Success
Laughter rocked the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 8th, when guests and stars gathered in support of the IMF’s 8th Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Research Fund and supporting the Black Swan Research Initiative®. Comedians and actors including host Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Danny DeVito, and Lesley Nicol, among many others, presented a special version of “Celebrity Autobiography,” performing hilarious readings of segments of stars’ autobiographies. The night also brought excitement for auction winners who left with items includi...
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 12, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
The International Myeloma Foundation Salutes All Veterans
On Veterans Day, the International Myeloma Foundation salutes our military veterans and the generations before them who have fought to protect and uphold our nation's freedom and democracy. You're always here for us, and we're here for you.
To all of the fine men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving our country we offer our heartfelt thanks and best wishes for a Happy Veterans Day! (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 11, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Surprise ODAC vote against recommendation for approval of Panobinostat, 5-2.
On November 6, 2014 an FDA advisory panel, the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC), held a hearing on panobinostat, a drug in development to treat relapsed myeloma. The committee voted not to recommend panobinostat for FDA approval. IMF staff members and myeloma patients testified on behalf of panobinostat, sharing the critical need for an array of treatment options for myeloma patients. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 6, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Online Auction Now Open for 8th Annual Comedy Celebration
The online auction accompanying the IMF's 8th Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Research Fund and supporting the Black Swan Research Initiative® is now live! The auction features exciting items that include: several rare guitars, including one signed by all members of the Rolling Stones and another signed by an array of guitar greats such as BB King; a selection of fine jewelry, including his and her Movado watches; and a Vienna, Austria vacation package. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - November 5, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
International Myeloma Foundation's Research Division Issues New Guidelines for Early Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) á improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure á today announced that the organization's research division, the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG), has issued new criteria for diagnosing multiple myeloma. Myeloma is a cancer of cells in the bone marrow that affects the immune system and can damage bone. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - October 27, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Dr. Brian Durie, Chairman of the International Myeloma Foundation, Honored by Mayo Clinic With Distinguished Alumni Award
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) á improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure á congratulates its Chairman and Co-Founder Brian G.M. Durie, MD, on being honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from Mayo Clinic. Dr. Durie, who completed residencies and fellowships at Mayo Clinic, was honored at a ceremony in Rochester, MN on October 20, 2014 for his “exceptional contributions” to the field of myeloma. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - October 22, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Living Well with Myeloma Teleconference: Management of Bone Disease
The IMF's popular Living Well with Myeloma Teleconference series returns on Thursday, November 13th with “Management of Bone Disease.” The discussion and Q&A will be led by IMWG member Matthew Drake, MD, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. CLICK HERE to register for the free teleconference, which will be held on Thursday, November 13th at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT. (Source: International Myeloma Foundation)
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - October 21, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
ACA Open Enrollment 2014 Informational Webinar
Please join the IMF on November 18th at 7:00 PM EST for our next webinar, Health Reform and You: Navigating the Next Open Enrollment Period for Private Health Insurance. A panel of experts from advocacy organizations and policy groups will be present to discuss what cancer patients need to know now about the health insurance world in 2015. Our speakers will provide a broad overview of national policies and provide resources to connect you with what's going on in your state. We will also discuss how to evaluate plans to support your family's needs. We encourage all patients and family members with an interest in health care...
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - October 21, 2014 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
