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JOURNAL EDITORIAL DOCUMENTS DRAMATIC INCREASE IN SURVIVAL SINCE THE 1980’S
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Writing in the October 10th edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, IMF chairman Brian G.M. Durie, M.D., notes that 25 years ago only 48 percent to 66 percent of myeloma patients survived two years, depending on which treatment was used. By contrast today, two-year survival rates are around 90 percent.
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If laughter is the best medicine, you won't want to miss the IMF's 2nd Annual Comedy Celebration Benefiting the Peter Boyle Memorial Fund
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Save the Date! November 15, 2008 in (where else?) Hollywood, California. (Okay, maybe not exactly in Hollywood, but right next door at the famous Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Hollywood adjacent!) Hosted by Ray Romano.
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Puzzled? Have a question about multiple myeloma? Call us!
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No matter how smart you are, when it comes to myeloma sometimes you just don't have all the answers. Nobody does. It helps to have someone to talk to. That's why we have our hotline. Call 800-452-2873 and get answers to your specific questions from someone who cares about helping you find the answers.
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Webcast of the Boston 2008 Patient & Family Seminar
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Whether you are newly-diagnosed or well-versed in myeloma treatments, an IMF Patient & Family Seminar has something for you. If you are deciding whether to attend an IMF seminar, why not sit in on the Boston seminar held in July. The IMF cameras were there to capture it.
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AN EDITORIAL BY DR. BRIAN DURIE FEATURED IN THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
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Dr. Durie says that the statistics from the VISTA trial leave no doubt that combination therapy with bortezomib is superior to MP alone. However, he raises the issue, "how does this clear-cut evidence inform treatment decisions?"
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New! Updated 2008/2009 Patient Handbook
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This is the go-to book for the basic understanding of myeloma you need to make informed decisions about treatment choices with your doctor. Caregivers, family, and friends will also find the information useful.
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New! Updated Concise Review 2008/2009
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Overview of the history of myeloma, pathophysiology, clinical features, and tx options. The focus is practical, founded upon the most recent research developments in the field.
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IMF Travel Advantage Newsletter Your Travel Helps Fund the IMF
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Going somewhere? Don't book your vacation without checking out the specials in the IMF Travel Advantage newsletter. You'll find great deals on travel and you'll be supporting our programs. Thanks for traveling with IMF!
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IMF Myeloma Bracelet - Imagine Moving Forward
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Imagine Moving Forward is the theme of the IMF’s myeloma bracelet. Wear one in honor, celebration, or in memory of a loved one, and when people ask you what it’s for, it’s a perfect opportunity to spread the word about multiple myeloma.
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The IMF AT WORK FOR YOU...
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