March 2017
The Terry Fox Research Institute Invests $5 Million in Myeloma Research 
 

Myeloma Canada is excited to share with our community the amazing news of the decision by the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) to invest $5 million in the New Brunswick-led Multiple Myeloma Molecular Monitoring (M4) study.

Pictured left: Dr Anthony Reiman, a Medical oncologist and professor at UNB, member of the MCRN and the Myeloma Canada Board of Directors

Register Now for Myeloma Canada's Education Webinar

Martine Elias, Director of Access, Advocacy and Community Relations at  
Myeloma Canada
The Drug Approval Process in Canada, and How You Can Help Accelerate Access

A free online Webinar featuring Martine Elias. For Myeloma Awareness Month, learn everything there is to know about the drug approval process in Canada and how you can help advocate for better access.
 
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 -  7:00pm EST

 Click here to register
 

Register Now for the Upcoming InfoSessions in Vancouver, Kelowna and Saint John  

Each year Myeloma Canada hosts InfoSessions for patients, their families and healthcare professionals, featuring guest speakers from the medical community in cities across Canada. InfoSessions are generally half-day sessions held in smaller cities and address many aspects of living with myeloma including treatment options, interpretation of blood tests, management of side effects, new myeloma therapies and updates on the Myeloma Canada Research Network. Register now  for the upcoming InfoSessions: 
In Case you Missed it... March is Myeloma Awareness Month and Myeloma Canada is Taking Action
For the month of March and spanning into April, Myeloma Canada is hosting a series of online campaigns and events aimed at increasing general awareness of multiple myeloma in the community at large, promoting early detection and diagnosis and advocating for accelerated treatment access in all Canadian provinces for overall improved patient outcomes.
 
  
 
Spotlight on the Myeloma Community

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Back pain can be the first sign of myeloma. The first symptoms of multiple myeloma are often fatigue, bone pain or back pain which can be caused by a number of reasons. This makes myeloma a challenge to diagnose. Sandy Kradle tells her story of how back pain was the first sign and it took repeated trips to the doctor to finally get some answers.  
 

It's Time to Kick-off Your Team's March Campaign!

The 2017 Multiple Myeloma March campaign has officially begun and it's time to register your team! Need a few tips to boost your fundraising income and kick-off your March campaign? Find out more here


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