MMRF Accelerator Magazine Summer 2015 Edition | Page 14

Introducing MyMMRF A comprehensive program that puts opportunities and resources online— and empowerment at your fingertips MyMMRF gives you access to the because treatments for multiple myeloma resources we are continually building are emerging at an exciting pace. You as the leading multiple myeloma can find multiple myeloma specialists research organization. We know how who are affiliated with leading cancer important finding the right multiple centers on our website. myeloma cancer treatment center is. We strongly advocate banking your tissue samples for future study and having your genome sequenced to see if treatments exist or are being tested for your genetic mutations. We know that becoming involved in clinical trials The more you learn about multiple myeloma, the efforts that are being made to cure it, and the resulting treatments that are available, the better your decisions will be. To be empowered can provide early access to potentially successful treatments. You will be able to do all this and more through MyMMRF. Here is a preview of the resources you can find there. My opportunity to hear leading clinicians and researchers Our day-long Patient Summit events, which are offered at no charge, provide the latest information about the disease, current treatment options, clinical trials, and recommendations for optimal disease management. Speakers include renowned clinicians and researchers, and patients who share their experiences in navigating the disease. You can also watch videos from as a patient or a caregiver, you need My partner in finding the Patient Summits online anytime reliable, trustworthy, and up-to-date the right cancer center for me at MyMMRF. information. That is why we created an Steps taken after diagnosis can have an online resource called MyMMRF. impact on the quality of care you receive. Finding the right doctor is important 14 T HE MMRF.ORG