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Myeloma 101: Understanding Multiple Myeloma, Risk Factors, Diagnosis & Treatments Explained

For patients and families affected by multiple myeloma, understanding the disease is the first step toward empowerment. In this Patient & Family Seminar session, Dr. Joseph Mikhael provides a clear overview of myeloma;from what causes it, to how it’s diagnosed, and the latest treatments available today. He explains risk factors, including race and environmental exposures, how myeloma affects the blood and bone marrow, and the difference between MGUS, smoldering myeloma, and active myeloma. Dr. Mikhael also reviews the SLiM-CRAB diagnostic criteria, highlights the importance of early detection, and breaks down treatment options such as proteasome inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, and CAR T-cell therapy. This session is designed to help patients, care partners, and loved ones better understand myeloma, communicate it to others, and feel more confident navigating the journey ahead. Key Takeaways 0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - How Common Is Myeloma? 3:20 - What Causes Myeloma? 5:20 - What Happens in the Bone Marrow? The Spectrum: MGUS, Smoldering, and Active Myeloma How Myeloma Is Diagnosed Treatment Options and Progress Looking Ahead: Toward a Cure View the slides from the presentation: https://isu.pub/p3f5866 Have a question that needs more personalized support? Call us! We’re here for you. The IMF’s InfoLine is available to answer your myeloma-related questions and concerns. Call us at 1-818-487-7455, email us at [email protected], or schedule your call at a time that works best for you at: https://www.myeloma.org/infoline _______________ Improving Lives | Finding the Cure Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF’s reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of lives of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy. Subscribe to our channel:    / imfmyeloma   Visit our website at: https://www.myeloma.org Find us online: Facebook: @myeloma |   / myeloma   X/Twitter: @IMFMyeloma |   / imfmyeloma   Instagram: @imfmyeloma |   / imfmyeloma   LinkedIn:   / international-myeloma-foundation   Support the IMF | Donate Now! https://fundraise.myeloma.org/give/52... Category Nonprofits & Activism License Standard YouTube License The International Myeloma Foundation is committed to accessibility for all. That’s why all English-language videos uploaded to our YouTube channel feature human-transcribed closed captioning. This ensures more accurate captions for viewers who are Deaf or hard of hearing and improves the quality of automatic translations into other languages for our global audience.