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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀. 25 years living with an incurable #cancer , #myeloma 25 years #CancerSurvivor 1/

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

10 months

As I celebrate 28 yrs living w/ myeloma this holiday season (2023), here is my CART Journey: 13 months out post-Carvykti, I am · MRD -ve · Pet/CT -ve · Mass Spec -ve (for 1st time ever) · No M-Spike · Normal Freelight (&Ratio) 🧵 1)

Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀. 25 years living with an incurable #cancer , #myeloma 25 years #CancerSurvivor 1/

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Congratulations to @mvmateos for being the 2023 IMWG Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The 1st woman in the award's 23-year history, Marivi is a mom, a scientist, a singer, and a compassionate doctor. #mmsm CC: @BrianDurieMD @VincentRK

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

I often get asked what the reach and impact of the International Myeloma Foundation is. @IMFmyeloma has a large reach and provides Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy to myeloma patients around the globe.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

Dr. Lentzsch, congratulations on your election as co-chair of NCI's myeloma committee alongside Dr. Raje. @SLentzsch @NoopurRajeMD #mmsm Thanks to outgoing co-chair @myelomaMD for all you have done for myeloma pts and for advancing the science of myeloma through the comittee

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

3 years

#MYelomaACTION I was 25 when I was diagnosed. #mmsm myeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

Today I heard from someone who is 24 years post an autologous stem cell transplant to treat his #myeloma . With no maintenance and still in sCR, he is now in his mid 70s.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

#myeloma Women #IMWG2022 #MMSM

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

10 months

Looking forward to working with you in 2024, @VincentRK , as the incoming Board of Directors Chair for @IMFmyeloma !

Vincent Rajkumar

@VincentRK

10 months

7) International Myeloma Foundation. @IMFmyeloma New CEO @NorthTxMSG will take the IMF to the next level to help patients. I’m looking forward to working with the IMF more in the next year.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

As I celebrate 27 years living w/ myeloma, thankful for my docs who have clinical excellence, embrace shared decision making, are empathetic. Past Community Docs: Dr. Barry Mirtsching & Dr. Patrick Travis Past: @ldandersonjr Present: @JanakiramMurali , @myelomaMD #ItTakesaVillage

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Congratulations to @TomBmt133 for being the 2023 Brian G.M. Durie Outstanding Achievement Award recipient. A passionate researcher and a compassionate doctor! Previous awardees include @BrunoPaiva_UNAV @myelomaMD @chngwj @mvmateos @sykristinsson

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

3 years

Grateful for +1 and being a 26-year survivor. I always Respect the Past, strive to Understand the Present, and be Energized by the Future! #mmsm #cancer #rarediseases

Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀. 25 years living with an incurable #cancer , #myeloma 25 years #CancerSurvivor 1/

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

Yesterday, I learned of the death of my friend, Lee after living with #myeloma for 30 year from age 53 to 83 from 1992 to 2022 from Rx prehistoric era to the era of CAR-T. Lee was able to see all of his 3 dozen grandkids.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

5 years

Congratulation to Cindy @MyelomaTeacher for being elected to NCI MYSC #Myeloma steering committee as a patient advocate. Well deserved. 👍👍 CC: #mmsm @NoopurRajeMD @VincentRK @mtmdphd @myelomaMD @PLMcCarthyMD @szusmani @SagarLonialMD @JackMAiello @IMFjimMYELOMA @BldCancerDoc

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

7 years

As we head into #ASH17 , here is a cheat sheet of terms for those of us that don't read #clinicaltrial data that often. #mmsm #imfash17

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Congratulations 👏 @VincentRK 👏 on your appointment as Chairperson-Elect of the International Myeloma Foundation ( @IMFmyeloma .) I look forward to working with you and continuing to bring hope to #myeloma patients. #mmsm

International Myeloma Foundation

@IMFmyeloma

1 year

*PRESS RELEASE* World-Renowned Scientist, S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD, Appointed as Chairman-Elect of the Board of Directors of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

I’m happy my appointment to the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, National Cancer Institute’s NCI Council of Research Advocates has been finalized and I’m full committee member through 2023. @NIH @theNCI @IMFmyeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

5 years

We had the pleasure of spending 90 min w/ Dr. Kyle. Did you know at 90+, he comes to the office 6 days a week? Oh the stories he tells. Can’t wait for his memoir to come out. The black books on the shelf are bound papers he authored/co-authore over last 60 yrs. @MayoMyeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

"Favorite drug of mine for #myeloma ? Nothing!" Dr @jmikhaelmd

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

3 years

#ASH21 #clinicaltrial Acronyms and their Design. Like me, if you haven't memorized the design of GRIFFIN, MAIA, CASSIOPEIA, MASTER, CARTITUDE, etc. not to worry Below is a non-exhaustive list of designs for us #clinicaltrial mortals. #mmsm

#ASH21 Trial Design Acronyms

I was going to write something insightful – my biggest takeaways – from the last two days of the 63rd annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting. I started saying that: …

ash2021blogs.myeloma.org

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Co-chairs @VincentRK and @BrianDurieMD kicking off the 14th Annual #IMWG meeting here in Frankfurt. #MMsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

"I would like for people to think of Mayo Clinic as a nimble and creative partner, tolerant of the risks that come with innovation.” @Rfonsi1 Read Dr Fonseca's journey as a physician and evolution of @MayoMyeloma Phoenix #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

10 months

So excited about my first ever poster coauthorship. #ASH23 Cytokine Release Syndrome: The Patient, Carer, and Healthcare Professional Experience + There is value in adopting digital solutions for CRS monitoring and management.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

7 years

Celgene CEO Mark Alles: "The average phase 3 #clinicaltrials cost at @Celgene is $100,000,000” #ash17 #imfash17 #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

9 months

What a sad loss to the world. Dr Mitchell @EdithMitchellMD was a true trailblazer, compassionate leader, friend to the medical and especially to the myeloma community and a long time member of the @IMFmyeloma board. She will dearly be missed. @eaonc @VincentRK @mtmdphd

Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

7 years

I was privileged to have dinner w/ Brigadier General Dr. Edith Mitchell: raised on a farm in West Tennessee, 1st female physician to attain this rank in history of U.S. Air Force, now working to help reduce disparities in access to cancer Tx. I was smart enough to shutup & listen

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@NorthTxMSG

2 years

Look who I found juicing up at the #IMW2022 conference break? @ManniMD1 , @HadidiSamer @DrNikitaMehra Nice meeting you all in person! #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

5 years

First case of #COVID19 in a patient with multiple #myeloma successfully treated with tocilizumab | Blood Advances | American Society of Hematology #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

🙏 Dr @rabonour1 Going the extra mile for every myeloma patient. Many physicians go the extra mile for their patients. Few go more than 2,300. But Dr. Rafat Abonour, an Indiana University #myeloma researcher & IU Health physician, has done just that. #Mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

3 years

I am against, the broad statement "maintenance forever" in #myeloma : Imagine the 16-year old that will be on treatment forever. Remember, myeloma drugs are not without side effects, they have QOL, $, and other side effects and impact on patient lives. #MYelomaACTION #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

8 months

This weekend we ( @IMFmyeloma ) had our first board meeting under Dr Rajkumar's Chairpersonship with a focus on Research, Strategy, Patient Experience and Organizational Excellence. 👇🏽 Having a sidebar with @VincentRK @jmikhaelmd

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

3 years

As an immunocompromised patient, the third dose of Pfizer completed my #COVID19 series of shots. (At least for now) After 2nd shot my antibody result was 58; 4 weeks after the 3rd shot >2500.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

I'm reminded how much more work we've left to do creating #myeloma awarness. 👇🏽 Post #IMS23 race for the cure in Greece. Sea of people.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

10 months

Drs @BrianDurieMD and @NikhilMunshiMD kicking of the #ASH23 IMWG breakfast early at 6:30 am before all the meetings start. Cc: @VincentRK @IMFmyeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

6 years

I had the opportunity to visit @MayoClinic Rochester Patient centricity starts from the door... I’ve never seen this much wheelchairs in one place. Then the brother’s philosophy of collaboration is throughout the building and process. #mmsm #myeloma #cancercare

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@NorthTxMSG

6 years

Dr Rajkumar did a great job summarizing and recognizing Dr Robert A Kyle’s lifetime achievements and contributions to the advancement of #myeloma treatment. @VincentRK @IMFmyeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

Looking forward to my first in person @Myeloma_Society meeting - welcome to the opening day of #IMS2022 in Los Angeles.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

3 years

Thankfully for being able to have some silly moments in this journey with good friends. #ThanksGiving #Cancer #Resilience #myeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

11 months

A day in the life of a #myeloma pt. 6a.m. presentstion to 1st year med students about living w/mm 8 a.m. PET/CT 10 a.m work meeting 11:30 a.m BMB w/ driver 2 p.m. annual physical 2:30 p.m. flu 🤧 shot. Emails, calls, txt, instant msg in b/n. Living with not for myeloma #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

9 months

Genomic Classification and Individualized Prognosis in Multiple Myeloma | Journal of Clinical Oncology - congratulations @DrOlaLandgren #mmsm

Genomic Classification and Individualized Prognosis in Multiple Myeloma | Journal of Clinical...

PURPOSEOutcomes for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) are heterogenous, with overall survival (OS) ranging from months to over 10 years.METHODSTo decipher and predict the molecu...

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙃𝙊𝙋𝙀 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙏𝙐𝘿𝙀 ! E/

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

8 months

So honored to work alongside @VincentRK as he assumes his Board Chairperson role at the @IMFmyeloma <corrected tag>

Vincent Rajkumar

@VincentRK

8 months

Honored to assume the role of Chair, Board of Directors @IMFmyeloma I look forward to working with @NorthTxMSG CEO of the organization. Yelak is an inspiration. Diagnosed with myeloma at age 25, he knows first hand what we need to do to help patients.

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@NorthTxMSG

9 months

Honored to have music legend & advocate ICE-T ( @FINALLEVEL ) amplifying the fight against #myeloma alongside us this #BlackHistoryMonth ! Let us shine a light on early detection, especially within the Black community. See @NasdaqExchange sign in Times Square! #SpreadAwareness ✨

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@NorthTxMSG

7 years

runner up quote of the day: "occasionally curing myeloma is different than saying #myeloma is a curable diseases" @VincentRK showing a lot of work is left in the treatment of #myeloma #ash17 #imfash17 #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

4 years

I am thankful for my Myeloma mentors, my extended Myeloma family, @IMFmyeloma vision. I am most thankful for standing on the shoulders of my fellow Myeloma patients and advocates who came before me and chose to bravely light the way. 12/

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

10 months

Open Access: Addressing the disparities: the approach to the African American patient with multiple myeloma. Congratulations Drs. Buthani, @DrBlueMD , @CraigEmmittCole , Badros, @szusmani , @AjayNookaMD , @LeonMizrachi , @jmikhaelmd #mmsm #disparities

Addressing the disparities: the approach to the African American patient with multiple myeloma

Blood Cancer Journal - Addressing the disparities: the approach to the African American patient with multiple myeloma

www.nature.com

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@NorthTxMSG

10 months

I'll soon be tweeting about the details of my #cart journey. Grateful to @JanakiramMurali , @AkrishnanUsa , Dr Htut from @cityofhope for taking care of me through my #cart journey. #mmsm Thanks #ash23 for bringing us together.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

8 years

Of course @BldCancerDoc @mtmdphd @DrMiguelPerales r in the center of this map. But, look at the # of patient advocates on it as well! #ash16

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

Dr. Bart Barlogi, 2002 "We have to embrace a well-founded optimism that the goal of cure or life long palliation is achievable" in #Myeloma #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

At The International Myeloma Working Group ( #IMWG ), it's not all about scientific presentations—it's a place where laughter and networking thrive. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for myeloma patients worldwide. #ScientificBreakthroughs #CommunityBuilding #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

7 years

I was privileged to have dinner w/ Brigadier General Dr. Edith Mitchell: raised on a farm in West Tennessee, 1st female physician to attain this rank in history of U.S. Air Force, now working to help reduce disparities in access to cancer Tx. I was smart enough to shutup & listen

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

6 years

It was fascinating to listen to Dr Robert Kyle of @MayoMyeloma describe how he became a stamp collector and the 600+ articles he co-authored about each of the medicine related stamps in @JAMA_current or @MayoProceedings . #mmsm #drkylessecretlife

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

7 years

Congratulations to Doctor Rafat Abonour @rabonour1 for being named the Harry and Edith Gladstein Professor of Cancer Research at @IndianaUniv ; only the second person to hold the role/honor. Thanks for all you do to advance the science of #myeloma #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

The best thing is not to have #myeloma . If one has to have it, this is the best time to live with #myeloma . Second immunotherapy approval in less than one week! #mmsm

Pfizer’s ELREXFIO™ Receives U.S. FDA Accelerated Approval for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple...

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to ELREXFIO™ (elranatamab-bcmm) fo

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

11 months

As we approach #ASH23 , as a 28-year myeloma patient, I am grateful for all those who "come out" with their #myeloma diagnosis. It helps destigmatize the diagnosis and living with and not for myeloma. #mmsm

Jeff McDonald

@JMcDonald_SAEN

11 months

Three months after receiving a life-changing diagnosis, Spurs broadcaster Bill Land has learned the key to living with cancer is found in the living. And, yes, that means continuing to call the exploits of Victor Wembanyama and Co. via @expressnews

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

#IMW2022 @MyelomaTeacher won't interview me, but she was happy for a selfie with me. #IMS2022

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

3 years

Lots of talk about Autologous Stem Cell Transplant becoming treatment of the past for #myeloma , but it still owns the SOC throne and probably will for the next decade. #ASH21 #imfash21 #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

3 years

The #COMy21 EXCELLENCE AWARD goes to 𝔑𝔲𝔯𝔰𝔢𝔰 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔓𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔢𝔫𝔱 𝔒𝔯𝔤𝔞𝔫𝔦𝔷𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫𝔞 worldwide. Thank you to the organizers for this prestigious award! #mmsm #COVID19 @COMyCongress @Mohty_EBMT @MyelomaTeacher @IMFjimMYELOMA @JackMAiello @NorthTxMSG

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

5 years

@VincentRK @mvmateos @IMFmyeloma @BrianDurieMD MariV the Dara Queen! Congratulations!

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@NorthTxMSG

5 years

Dr Philippe Moreau adding the preference of the patient to @VincentRK “does sequencing matter question.” #IMWG19 #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

8 months

So honored to work alongside @VincentRK as he assumes his Board Chairperson role at the @IMFjimMYELOMA

Vincent Rajkumar

@VincentRK

8 months

Honored to assume the role of Chair, Board of Directors @IMFmyeloma I look forward to working with @NorthTxMSG CEO of the organization. Yelak is an inspiration. Diagnosed with myeloma at age 25, he knows first hand what we need to do to help patients.

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@NorthTxMSG

3 years

#MYelomaACTION Happy Birthday to Dr. Kyle. Grateful for his pioneering leadership in sxienrific untangling of early stages of #myeloma & launching so many careers. 👇🏽a @MayoProceedings write up by @VincentRK "Robert A. Kyle, MD: Lessons From a Legend"

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

CONCLUSIONS Among adults with myeloma, RVD + ASCT was associated with longer PFS than RVD alone. No OS benefit was observed. (Funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and others; DETERMINATION number, NCT01208662

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

The @IMFmyeloma co-Founder, Board Chair and Chief Scientific Officer, @BrianDurieMD with the Cheif Medical Officer, @jmikhaelmd and Board Member and IMWG co-Chair @VincentRK at the recent IMWG2022 conference in Vienna.

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@NorthTxMSG

10 months

Another #ASH23 selfie. @IrenemGhobrial

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@NorthTxMSG

1 year

"The Interconnectednes of Dietery Habits With QOL and Outcome in MM" Dr @UrviShahMD thank you for presenting at the 24th Annual @IMFmyeloma Support Group Leaders Summit the leaders loved your presentation. #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

5 years

For the good news #COVOD19 👇 we’ve one #myeloma patient that reported he was confirmed contracting #coronavirus and after feeling miserable and with high fever for 12 days, at day 16, he’s feeling better and is on the up side of the recovery curve. #mmsm .

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@NorthTxMSG

5 years

See you guys at #ASH19 ... ⁦ @IMFjimMYELOMA ⁩ ⁦ @JackMAiello ⁩ ⁦ @MyelomaTeacher ⁩ #imfash19 #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Congratulations again, Marivi, on your Robert A. Kyle Liftime Achievment Award. #mmsm

Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Congratulations to @mvmateos for being the 2023 IMWG Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The 1st woman in the award's 23-year history, Marivi is a mom, a scientist, a singer, and a compassionate doctor. #mmsm CC: @BrianDurieMD @VincentRK

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@NorthTxMSG

3 years

As I complete my 90 days as the CEO of the @IMFmyeloma , I am humbled by the work the team does, and its direct impact on patients, science, and research. My message to my team and our stakeholders #MMSM #Myeloma #TeamWork #Collaboration

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@NorthTxMSG

6 years

Today we met someone who has done TWO #CAR -T cell therapies. 1st one lasted a year and this second one is 6 weeks out and doing great so far. Hope to speak with her in detail tomorrow. More details to come. #myeloma #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

2 years

Congratulations to Drs Hervé Avet-Loiseau and Dr. Bruno Paiva #IMWG2022 #mmsm

International Myeloma Foundation

@IMFmyeloma

2 years

*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

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@NorthTxMSG

11 months

For talquetamab (and similar drugs) to make a dent on myeloma outcome and not to be used as a hail mary or bridging therapy, it's advese side effects need to be mitigated. #talquetamab #mmsm #QOL

NickL_MyelomaLiving

@MMyelomaLiving

11 months

So, side effects are taking a toll. I now have had my mouth dry out so bad my tongue and cheeks are cracked. I have lost a lot of weight and I know I need to eat but now I really can't. Just have to keep moving forward!! #MMliving #Myeloma #Talquetamab

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@NorthTxMSG

9 months

I have cool friends. This is what they sent me after my Carvitki CAR-T treatment. That's a Llama. #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Today The International Myeloma Foundation welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors. Welcome @JackMAiello and Sanjay Singh!

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@NorthTxMSG

5 years

Myeloma and Longevity: A Man With #Myeloma for almost 25 Years #mmsm

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@NorthTxMSG

2 years

👏🎵💉 I will be requesting Dr. Rodriguez in room #1 for all of my future bone marrow biopsy needs at @cityofhope . Equipped with a really bad Elvis' karaoke song, a sense of humor (dry), & a drill, I can say this was the least painful BMB in my 27 years of living with myeloma.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Dr Kyle is such a kind and generous soul who played a significant role flattening the cure curve personally as a brilliant scientist and mentoring dozens. So much leadership and scientific lessons we can learn from his life!

Vincent Rajkumar

@VincentRK

1 year

Dr. Kyle is retiring at 95. Legend. He sent me a beautifully framed article that we wrote in @NEJM almost 20 years ago. Love it.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

My parents have celebrated their 55 wedding anniversary. I’ve outlived my Dad who passed at 84. The only time I saw my father cry was when I told him I had cancer. Mom continues to go strong and pray for me. Grandma continues to bless me from heaven having died at 94. 10/

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗜’𝗺 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 and live with and not for myeloma. I am thankful to my 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, friends, novel treatments that came along, my exceptional doctors & nurses who cared/care for me. 11/

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

5 years

Finishing my @MayoMyeloma visit with a dinner with my friend, outstanding and very knowledgeable transplant nurse @IMFnurseMyeloma . She makes patients life easier. #myeloma #nursesaregreat !

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

"Hope at every stage!" "In the old days - that's last year for myeloma -..." "17 new drugs approved for myeloma in 20 years - that's like 1 drug every year!" Dr @MunshiNc acknowledging the neck breaking advancement in #myeloma & the need to not let foot off the pedal.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

10 months

OMG, look who we found. #ASH23 Selfie with @IMFjimMYELOMA CC: @JackMAiello @IMFsupport

Jim Omel

@IMFjimMYELOMA

10 months

Love your wonderful humor @IMFnurseMyeloma See you all including @blondie1746 and @IMFsupport in a few hours for Dr Joe’s Facebook presentation.

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

6 years

Dr Arun Wita ( @apwiita ) of @UCSF giving a CRISPER overview for #myeloma during the @IMFmyeloma #IMWG18 conference in Stockholm. #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

My #IMS23 selfie with @szusmani @RahulBanerjeeMD and @JoshuaRichterMD crashed it... photo coming...

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

6 years

As Tx transitions from being data-driven to judgment driven, we need #myeloma experts to be part of our team. Lucky for us, we have many that fit the bill. @myelomaMD @VincentRK @szusmani @DrMiguelPerales @Rfonsi1 @mtmdphd @jmikhaelmd @rabonour1 @Mohty_EBMT #IMFASH18 #ASH18 #MMSM

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

“There’s all this talk that CAR Ts are going to replace autologous transplant. This data is telling – we’re nowhere near the point where even modest access is going to be available,” Dr. Patriv Hagen of Loyola Med said.

Many With Multiple Myeloma Die While on CAR T Wait Lists

A study shows that at two institutions, wait times for CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma are long and 1 in 4 patients die without getting the treatment.

www.oncologynewscentral.com

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

3 years

Dr. @TomBmt133 giving CAR-T 101. WoW He is really making it understandable. #mmsm #CART

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

9 months

thanks for making this happen and all you do to sustain these groups! #mmsm #knowledgeispowerOur Q1 Support Group Leaders Quarterly Call had almost 80 who joined from across the US. Myeloma Patient Support Groups are key enablers of information sharing and support. @IMFsupport

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

1 year

Dr Raje, @NoopurRajeMD , discussing approaches to Releapse Disease 👉🏽 "There is science in medicine and there is art in medicine." Dr Raje Q: who do you want as your myeloma journey's artist? #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

5 years

Congratulations to all the support groups that are 20+ years old. (And their leaders) #mmsm @IMFjimMYELOMA @JackMAiello cc: @IMFsupport @IMFmyeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

How should patients frame questions to their doctor? Either at relapse or at least once or twice a year, patients need to initiate "What next?" questions with their doctor. I also think physicians need to initiate this conversation occasionally. #cancer #myeloma #mmsm

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

10 months

Look who I ran into. @ManniMD1 Thanks for all you do. #ASH23

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

Science Friday's @scifri Ira @iraflatow talks to Dr. Chari, who is leading the #clinicalcrials of Talquetamab, about the historic difficulty of treating #myeloma , & why this new therapeutic approach may lead to more patients living longer. #ash2022 #mmsm

A Promising New Treatment Emerges For Multiple Myeloma

The experimental new therapy, which showed more than 70% success in trials, could change lives for patients with the incurable blood cancer.

www.sciencefriday.com

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

5 years

Embracing the full #ASH19 experience. #IMFASH19 #mmsm #myeloma

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

4 years

Today we heard the passing of John Auerbacher, a long term #myeloma patient, 14 years, support group leader, patient advocate, our @ASH_hematology meeting compadre. Will miss his wit, laugh, dedication... @IMFsupport

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

6 years

#myeloma faces at #HealtheVoices19 #HealtheVoicesLIVE @JanssenUS @JackMAiello @MyelomaTeacher @AhlstromJenny @Myelomaauthor

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Yelak Biru

@NorthTxMSG

2 years

"In treating myeloma, we shouldn't put the cart before the horse, but we SHOULD put the CAR-T before the horse (transplant?)." DR @TomBmt133 advocating for early CAR-T #mmsm #IMWG2022 ❤️

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