This list includes resources you're likely to use most often and those that are the richest sources of information about multiple myeloma. Entries in each category are listed in alphabetical order, not by importance. Organization that helps everyone involved in the battle against myeloma including patients, their families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers. The American Cancer Society has many national and local programs to help cancer patients with travel, lodging, and emotional support. Each subscriber receives a copy of an email sent by any member of the group.
Some active groups generate dozens of messages a day.
Email discussion groups are an excellent way to connect with people in similar circumstances. If you would like to learn a bit more about them and get answers to some specific questions, this is a good place to start. Myeloma-specific books Going for the Cure by Dr. Francesca M. Thompson. International Myeloma Foundation, 1992. Personal story of an orthopedic surgeon who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.