Welcome!

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The Northwest MM Fighters, founded in January 1998, is a peer-led group of myeloma patients, families, friends, and caregivers from Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, Oregon, and Idaho. We are dedicated to providing trusted information and support to those living with myeloma.

Click here if you’d like more information about our group and how to join. You can also find information on other myeloma support groups here

If you are a new patient or caregiver, please check out the information on our New Patients and Caregivers page and the Myeloma Resources page.

Also, check out the very helpful Resource Navigator, provided by Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

“I came for the information and stayed for the community.”

Upcoming Meetings & Events

NOTE: Please click on Past Meetings and Recordings to see information on previous meetings.

General meetings are held on the 4th Saturday of the month, except December, unless otherwise noted. Emails with the Zoom link and any additional information are sent to members prior to each meeting.

9:30 a.m. – Members meet & greet
10:00 a.m. – Presentation with Q&A
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 – Members Roundtable Discussion

To join our group or if you have questions, please click here. 

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Living Alone with Myeloma Group Zoom Meeting
Time: 9:00 am to 10:30am

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Caregivers Group Zoom Meeting
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Saturday, March 28, 2026 – General Meeting via Zoom only
Speaker: Andrew Cowan, MD – Hematologist, British Columbia Cancer Agency
Topic: The Role of MRD in Treatment Decisions 


Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Hybrid Meeting (Fred Hutch Arnold Building + Zoom)
Speaker: Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP
Topic: Down with Dex


Saturday, May 23, 2026 – General Meeting via Zoom only
Speaker: Swathi Namburi (Swedish Hospital) 
Topic: Myeloma 101