2021 Brian G.M. Durie Outstanding Achievement Award recipient
Shaji Kumar, MD
Congrats to our 2021 IMWG Award recipients! Their important contributions to myeloma research will be recognized at the 12th Annual IMWG Summit, 6/22-23.
Please join us in congratulating Yelak Biru, dynamic myeloma patient advocate and former Data and Analytics Exec at PepsiCo and Walmart, on his new role as CEO of the IMF. Welcome aboard! Read the full press release:
Congratulations to María-Victoria Mateos, MD, PhD and Thomas Martin, MD, The 2023 recipients of the Robert A. Kyle Achievement Award and Brian G.M. Durie Outstanding Achievement Award!
#myeloma
#multiplemyeloma
#mmsm
*PRESS RELEASE*
World-Renowned Scientist, S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD, Appointed as Chairman-Elect of the Board of Directors of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)
Dr. Maria-Victoria Mateos receives the Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to Dr. Mateos for receiving this prestigious award at the IMWG Summit in Frankfurt.
#mmsm
#myeloma
#multiplemyeloma
IMF celebrates ODAC's historic decision on MRD testing as an early endpoint for accelerated myeloma drug approval. 10 yrs of IMF research led by Dr. Durie & i2TEAMM; & U of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center contributed to this decision.
@BrunoPaiva_UNAV
@NikhilMunshiMD
Another successful IMWG Summit has concluded. The IMF extends its warmest thanks to all the
#myeloma
researchers, doctors, and members of the
#myeloma
community across the globe for participating and contributing to the success of this year's 13th Annual IMWG Summit. ❤️
#IMWG2022
*Press Release*
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) formally welcomed world-renowned myeloma clinician and researcher S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD as the foundation’s new Chairperson of the Board on Friday, February 2.
Prof. Jesús San Miguel, Brian G.M. Durie Outstanding Achievement Awardee Dr. Bruno Paiva, and IMF Chairman of the Board Dr. Brian G.M. Durie at the IMWG 2022 Summit Awards Dinner.
#IMWG2022
#mmsm
News from
#ASCO23
! The RedirecTT-1 Study, which combines Teclistamab & Talquetamab, is a game-changer for relapsed
#myeloma
with an 86.6% response rate. Have you been treated with bispecific antibodies?
@JanssenUS
is helping raising awareness!
#kNOwMyeloma
Ray Romano donates his time and talents to host our annual Comedy Celebration. Ray says about the IMF, "“Every charity is special, and I do a bunch of them. But this one hits closest to home because it’s for my great friend Peter Boyle who lost his life to myeloma.”
2021 Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Nikhil Munshi, MD
Congrats to our 2021 IMWG Award recipients! Their important contributions to myeloma research will be recognized at the 12th Annual IMWG Summit, 6/22-23.
While myeloma is most frequently diagnosed among people aged 65-74, it can still be diagnosed younger. How old were you when you or your loved one was diagnosed with
#myeloma
? We thank
@TheBindingSite
for raising myeloma awareness during
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
!
#kNOwMyeloma
Exciting news for
#RRMM
patients! FDA ODAC votes in favor of
#Carvykti
and
#Abecma
, both CAR T therapies. The IMF played an active role, including IMF President & CEO/28-year
#myeloma
survivor Yelak Biru, IMF CSO Dr. Brian G.M. Durie, and more. Watch now:
*Press Release*
International Myeloma Foundation Celebrates ODAC Meeting Outcome on Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Testing as an Early Endpoint for the Accelerated Approval of Myeloma Drugs in Clinical Trials: A Huge Win for the Global Myeloma Community
Watch as Dr. Vincent Rajkumar (
@VincentRK
), Mayo Clinic, talks about the top five most promising
#multiplemyeloma
research abstracts presented at
#ASCO18
.
Did you know that while myeloma is most frequently found in people aged 65-74, it is also being diagnosed in individuals who are much younger?
@Karyopharm
is supporting our goal of
#myeloma
education and awareness this
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
! Thank you!
#kNOwMyeloma
Myeloma accounts for 19% of blood cancer diagnoses (around 35,000 cases) /year. Yet, many have still not heard of it and often mistake it for "melanoma" (skin cancer). Thank you
@sanofi
for helping us raise myeloma awareness during Blood Cancer Awareness Month!
#kNOwMyeloma
#kNOwMyeloma
Did you know that there are different types and subtypes of
#myeloma
? Your doctor will order tests to identify your type. It's important to know which type you have! Thank you
@JanssenUS
for helping us bring attention to myeloma during
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
!
Doris, an 18-year
#myeloma
survivor, recalls her diagnosis shock. From 'never heard of it' to defying odds—initially given 3-5 years to live, but here she stands, 18 years strong. A testament to resilience and hope. When do you first learn about multiple myeloma?
#kNOwMyeloma
The IMF’s International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) is a research network of more than 270
#multiplemyeloma
experts from 42 countries. These experts collaborate to develop key criteria for
#myeloma
diagnosis and response.
#IMWG
#mmsm
The IMF's International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) convenes every year in June for the Annual Summit and Summit Awards. Stay tuned for this year's Achievement Awardees!
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) has announced that world-renowned
#myeloma
clinician and researcher S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD, has been appointed Chairman-Elect of the Board of the foundation.
Dr. Vincent Rajkumar and Dr. Philippe Moreau Performing “Imagine” after Philippe was given the Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award in Stockholm at
#IMWG18
.
Mark your calendar! 15 years after the
#EverybodyLovesRaymond
finale, Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Monica Horan, & show creator Phil Rosenthal reunite for a virtual script reading. Donations support myeloma cancer research. Join for free at .
What are the types of myeloma?
Understanding the type of
#myeloma
you have will help you and your healthcare team assess how your disease may progress and how it should be treated.
#multiplemyeloma
#bloodcancer
*Press Release*
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) Honors Dr. Hervé Avet-Loiseau and Dr. Bruno Paiva—2022 Achievement Awardees at the 13th Annual IMWG Summit
Myeloma community, we need your help. What advice would you give someone newly diagnosed with
#myeloma
?
Knowledge is power!
#MYelomaSTORY
Thank you,
@AmgenOncology
, for helping us share the stories of our strong myeloma family.
CARVYKTI® is the First and Only BCMA-Targeted Treatment Approved by the U.S. FDA for Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Who Have Received at Least One Prior Line of Therapy
At this past weekend's IMF Patient & Family Seminar in
#BocaRaton
, Florida, IMF President & CEO Yelak Biru inspired the
#myeloma
patients in attendance with his opening remarks, saying "While you are avoiding to die, don't forget to live!"
#MyelomaActionMonth
#mmsm
Best wishes to IMF Board of Directors member, Dr. Bob Kyle! Tomorrow, March 17th, is his 90th birthday.
The legendary Dr. Kyle (for whom the IMF’s Lifetime Achievement Award is named) has been called “the grandfather of myeloma.” He is the original
#myelomawarrior
!💪🏽
Today is
#RareDiseaseDay
. Many people have never heard of multiple myeloma. Often, they confuse it with melanoma (a skin cancer). But myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the world. RT this to raise awareness of myeloma around the globe.
Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the world. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Help spread awareness and learn more at
#BCAM
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
"Myeloma Made Simple," is a new series by the IMF!
Join IMF Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Mikhael, as he simplifies
#myeloma
. Let's tackle tough topics together: drug classes, treatments, shared decision making, all in an easy-to-understand format.
The 2022 Annual Summit of the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) was held from June 7–9 in Vienna, Austria where more than a hundred IMWG members participated in current discussions that are of greatest importance in
#myeloma
research.
Today on
#InternationalNursesDay
, we're deeply grateful to the oncology nurses caring for myeloma patients. Your selflessness, compassion, and expertise bring comfort and hope to countless families. You're the backbone of cancer care, and we thank you for making a difference. ❤️
What are the types of myeloma?
Understanding the type of
#myeloma
you have will help you and your healthcare team assess how your disease may progress and how it should be treated.
#multiplemyeloma
#bloodcancer
National Cancer Survivors Day celebrates Yelak Biru
@NorthTxMSG
, IMF Patient, President & CEO for his resilience as a myeloma warrior!
#NCSD2022
#CelebrateLife
Multiple myeloma is the most common blood cancer among African Americans. Ice-T said it best — this
#MinorityHealthMonth
, let’s come together and fight for our community.
#IMFMPower
All videos from the IMWG Conference Series, "Making Sense of Treatment" are now available. Drs. Brian GM Durie, Joseph Mikhael, and Sagar Lonial distill, debate, and discuss
#myeloma
news from the
#IMWG18
,
#EHA18
and
#ASCO18
.
Diagnosed with myeloma on her 60th birthday, Linda has been living well with
#myeloma
for 14 years with the support of the right team – her doctors, her husband, and the IMF. ♥️ Watch the full video here:
How can you help educate people in your network about myeloma during
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
? Even something as small as sharing
#myeloma
facts and stats helps raise awareness! Download the Social Media Toolkit and post using the
#kNOwMyeloma
hashtag!
Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the world. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Help spread awareness and learn more at
#BCAM
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
Over the last 15 years, survival rates for myeloma patients have doubled. This
#MYelomaACTION
Month, exercise your creativity & share your passion in support of the myeloma community. We are grateful to
@TheBindingSite
for bringing attention to myeloma on a global scale.
ODAC unanimously votes in favor (12-0) of using MRD as an early endpoint for accelerated approval in
#multiplemyeloma
clinical trials. The FDA will review ODAC's recommendations, before making a final decision. ICYMI, you can still watch the proceedings:
Wishing our incredible myeloma community a heartwarming & joyful Thanksgiving! On behalf of the staff at the International Myeloma Foundation, we are grateful for your resilience, strength, and unwavering support. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.
IMWG Conference Series, “Making Sense of Treatment” June 16. Leading myeloma experts will discuss the latest drug therapy news from American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), IMWG Summit, & European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Conference.
During
#OncologyNursingMonth
, we honor our Nurse Leadership Board members who've advanced multiple myeloma care & support. Thank you for your dedication to patients and their families. We're grateful for your contributions in improving lives.
#IMFNLB
Hello from Stockholm! 🇸🇪️ Over 100 of the world’s top
#myeloma
experts have arrived at the 9th Annual International
#Myeloma
Working Group Summit.
#IMWG18
The IMF will present the Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award to Meletios A. Dimopoulos, MD, and the Brian G.M. Durie Outstanding Achievement Award to María-Victoria Mateos, MD during the 2019 International
#Myeloma
Working Group Summit.
Dr. Ben Derman discusses the MRD2STOP study on the impact of multimodal MRD negativity allowing for the discontinuation of myeloma maintenance treatment.
#ASH22
Myeloma is NOT only a disease for the elderly. It is now being diagnosed in people YOUNGER than 50 years of age. We are grateful for MAM sponsors like bluebird bio who understand the importance of raising myeloma awareness!
#myelomaACTIONmonth
#myelomawarrior
#iamresilient2021
On Oct. 25, J&J announced the FDA approval of Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv)—the first bispecific BCMA-directed CD3 T-cell engager for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. To learn more, read the press release.
#mmsm
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) warmly congratulates this year’s Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Maria-Victoria Mateos, MD, PhD, and Brian G.M. Durie Outstanding Achievement Awardee, Thomas G. Martin, III, MD.
Today is
#RareDiseaseDay
. As we head into
#MyelomaActionMonth
, we raise awareness about
#MultipleMyeloma
and rare diseases. Although it is the 2nd most common blood cancer,
#Myeloma
is considered to be a rare disease, but the precursor states of myeloma can be very common.
As IMF co-founder Brian D. Novis once said, "One person can make a difference. Two can make a miracle." Who is on your
#myeloma
team to make miracles? Share your stories and pictures on social media today with the hashtag
#myelomawarrior
.
It's
#MyelomaActionMonth
!
Together, we're making an impact by sharing stats, facts and personal stories on social. Thank you for joining with us to help spread the message. ❤️
Did you know that approximately 160,000 new
#myeloma
cases are diagnosed each year? During
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
, we ask you to share the knowledge, advice, and discoveries you've made along your journey to elevate your voices. Will you help us?
#kNOwMyeloma
The Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma Program! The mentoring program pairs 12 students with 12 myeloma experts to educate individuals from minority communities & provide solutions to the vast health disparity.
#IMFMedScholar
#IMFMpower
The Global Myeloma Action Network Summit, with representatives from 30 countries, is underway in Germany. Advocates unite to elevate myeloma awareness, enhance patient care, and expand global access to treatment. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for
#myeloma
patients.
The IMF’s 14th Annual Virtual Comedy Celebration. This year’s event is FREE TO JOIN! 10/23/2020, @ 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. Ray Romano hosts a
#tableread
from the classic sitcom
#EverybodyLovesRaymond
with fellow cast members. . (📷
@tomcaltabiano
)
On
#InternationalWomen
'sDay, the International Myeloma Foundation celebrates the invaluable contributions of our female staff members. During, Myeloma ACTION Month, they share their myeloma stories & raise awareness of the disease.
#WomensDay
#MYelomaSTORY
Did you know that while myeloma is most frequently found in people aged 65-74, it is also being diagnosed in individuals who are much younger?
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
#kNOwMyeloma
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
Multiple Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the world, yet many people never hear about it until diagnosis. Let's change that! Help raise awareness
#BCAM
#myelomawarrior
Exposure to toxic chemicals, atomic radiation, anything that interferes with the immune system, or infection with cancer-causing viruses have all been implicated as causes/triggers of myeloma. Did you know
@Karyopharm
is supporting the IMF this Blood Cancer Awareness Month?
Andy Sninsky, a myeloma patient, has been exploring
#NewZealand
by bicycle for 7, so far. He is having a wonderful time and wants to share his experiences with patients all around the world. He rides for all
#myeloma
patients.
Myeloma is a highly treatable disease and patient-outcomes continue to improve. Many patients live long and productive lives after diagnosis. Both survival and quality of life for myeloma patients are improving steadily.
@GSK
is supporting our efforts this
#myelomaACTIONmonth
Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Chief Medical Officer of the IMF, highlights research from
#ASCO23
&
#EHA23
. Learn about CAR T-cell therapy's remarkable response rates, bispecific antibodies' promising results, & novel treatments for myeloma.
PRESS RELEASE- The IMF today announced that data from the IMF-supported iStopMM study will be showcased in four oral presentations at the 63rd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, December 11-14.
#mmsm
#myeloma
#ASH21
It's Myeloma ACTION Month!
Myeloma is being diagnosed in people younger than ever. How old were you when you were diagnosed? Read more about Nick's
#myeloma
story here:
What's your
#MYelomaSTORY
?
Today is the 15th Anniversary of
@MyelomaCanada
. Thank you for your dedication to the Canadian myeloma community. Happy Birthday from our team to yours.
#kNOwMyeloma
Did you know that the earliest stage of myeloma is not cancer but a benign condition called MGUS? Those with MGUS have a 1% chance per year of developing myeloma.
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
On March 1st, we kick off Myeloma Action Month. This year’s campaign focuses on Myeloma Warriors – individuals like you who are surviving with the disease, supporting loved ones, or helping to find the cure. What kind of
#myelomawarrior
are you?
FACT: Multiple myeloma is twice as common in Black individuals and is diagnosed in patients 5 years younger than in white individuals. The IMF is committed to changing the course of this disease! Learn more here:
On
#InternationalNursesDay
, the International Myeloma Foundation and the myeloma community pay tribute to the hard work, commitment, and dedication of all nurses across the globe. We are grateful for each of you and for your crucial role in patient care.
#nursesday