The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) publications are a valuable resource for patients, family members and medical professionals. Following are several servies of IMP publications available on this website however you can also visit the IMF website as some of these are available in languages, other than English, on their webiste.
IMF Multiple Myeloma Patient Handbook 2008/2009 Basic information for myeloma patients and caregivers. A good starting point in your search for information.
New! Updated Concise Review 2008/2009 Overview of the history of myeloma, pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment options. The focus is practical, founded upon the most recent research developments in the field.
International Staging System (ISS) The International Myeloma Foundation is proud to sponsor the International Staging System (ISS). The ISS is a collaborative research initiative with twenty myeloma institutions from around the world.
The Myeloma Matrix The Myeloma Matrix provides updated information about drugs beginning with pre-clinical developments and tracks drugs as they proceed through Phases I – III of clinical trials, to FDA approval.
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Understanding Stem Cell Transplant What are the benefits and risks of high-dose chemotherapy with blood stem cell rescue as part of the treatment for myeloma?
Understanding VELCADE® (bortezomib) for Injection Therapy Part of the IMF's Understanding series, this booklet covers the basics, including: What is VELCADE®? How does it work? What are the side effects?
Understanding Revlimid® Learn more about Revlimid® (lenalidomide), recently approved by the FDA for use in myeloma.
Understanding Thalidomide Therapy Using thalidomide to treat myeloma is a new idea, but thalidomide itself has been studied for many decades. Much has been learned about how thalidomide works in the treatment of different diseases, and how its side effects can be treated.
Understanding Dexamethasone and Other Steroids After reading this booklet, you should know what dexamethasone is, how it works, possible side effects, and more.
Understanding Serum Free Light Chain Assays Learn more about a new type of laboratory test called the serum Free Light Chain assay. This test is also known as the Freelite™ test.
Understanding Bisphosphonate Therapy What you need to know about bone disease and bisphosphonate therapy. What are bisphosphonates? How do they work? Who should take them and who shouldn't? Side effects.
Understanding Anemia and Fatigue Learn about what you can do and which medications are available to helpyou better manage your fatigue and anemia and enable you to feel better and participate in more activities.
Understanding Balloon Kyphoplasty and Myeloma-Induced Vertebral Compression Fractures This booklet covers everything you need to know about vertebral compression fractures and kyphoplasty. In PDF form for viewing and downloading.
Updated Concise Review 2008/2009 Overview of the history of myeloma, pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment options. The focus is practical, founded upon the most recent research developments in the field.
A Comprehensive Guide to Kos 2007 Review of the XIth International Myeloma Workshop. Summaries from the workshop sessions in Kos, Greece on 5–30 June, 2007
ASCO 2007 Highlights for Physicians New and updated data on the use of novel therapeutics in combination therapy in patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma were presented at the 2007 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), June 1 through 5, in Chicago, Illinois.
ASH 2006 Multiple Myeloma Highlights for Physicians Download and read the PDF of our summary of the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Hematology (ASH).
CITINGS The IMF is pleased to bring you CITINGS, a quarterly publication featuring the most up-to-date information on research advances and new therapies for the treatment for multiple myeloma.
Myeloma Today: The IMF's Quarterly Newsletter News about the IMF and multiple myeloma, available online as well as by mail.
The Myeloma Minute Subscribe to this free e-mail newsletter for up-to-the "minute" information about myeloma. You can also review back issues.
A Consensus Report from the Scientific Advisors of the IMF, these guidelines encompass both the published literature and expert opinions. Recommendations based upon expert opinions are identified as such. The intent is for the guidelines to be international in scope, plus provide recommendations for both clinical practice and research approaches. This article appeared in The Hematology Journal (2003) 4, 379-398.
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