International Myeloma Foundation
| Nickname | IMF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1990 |
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| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | cancer research, patient education |
| Headquarters | Studio City, California, US |
| Website | myeloma |
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is an American non-profit organization serving patients with myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all myeloma patients by focusing on four key areas: research, education, support, and advocacy.
Founded in 1990 by Brian Novis, Susie Novis, and Brian G.M. Durie, the IMF operates through four founding principles: research, education, support, and advocacy. The organization is a 501(c)(3) based in Studio City, California, and, according to its 2018 annual report, has a membership of 525,000 people in 140 countries. Its motto is "Improving lives — Finding the cure".
There are approximately 32,110 new patients diagnosed with myeloma each year in the U.S.