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The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is a non-profit organization serving patients with myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. The IMF also provides support and information for family members, caregivers of myeloma patients, physicians and nurses. 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, M.D., IMF is a 501(c)3 resource for both patients and caregivers, offering programs that include educational seminars, a patient hotline, multilingual publications, government advocacy, and a web-based Personal Information Management system for recording care and treatment. The IMF is based in North Hollywood, California, and, according to its 2013 annual report, has a membership of 350,000 people in 140 countries.〔http://myeloma.org//pdfs/annual_report_2013.pdf〕 Its motto is "Improving lives — Finding the cure". == History == The IMF was founded in 1990 by Brian Novis, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at age 33, his wife Susie Novis, and his physician Brian G.M. Durie, M.D. Brian Novis died of myeloma in 1992, but the IMF's work continues with Susie Novis serving as President and Dr. Durie as Chair of the Board of Directors. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「International Myeloma Foundation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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