VANCOUVER MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP
Interactive, fun & educational meetings discussing
how to live with Myeloma & the latest treatments
how to live with Myeloma & the latest treatments
NEWS FROM AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY DECEMBER 2024
- THESE ARE EXCITING TIMES FOR MYELOMA RESEARCH !!
- 1,200 abstracts out of 8,500 presented at the ASH 2024 conference were on Multiple Myeloma (14%)
- Myeloma research is the fastest growing sector within blood disease sector
- Over 90% of patients respond to current therapies
- Future is CAR-T & Bi-Specifics (BITES) with over 80% success
- Advances in treatment has led to improved survival rate with some patient living well over 20 years
- Myeloma patients have more treatment options available
- The word “Chronic Disease” and even “CURE” can be heard amongst doctors, at medical conferences and on webinars……
“Quantum leaps in Myeloma research..” Dr. Donna Reece, Princess Margaret Hospital
“Your job is to stick around.” H. Lalonde, 13 years living with myeloma