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:
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, February 28, 2026 – General Meeting via Zoom only
Speaker: Dr. Denise McCulloch, MD, MPH
Topic: Living with Being Immunocompromised, Infection Prevention and Vaccines
| Dr. McCulloch is a physician and epidemiologist at Fred Hutch, specializing in infectious diseases, and is focused on the study of respiratory viruses in immunocompromised populations. |
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
| Dr. Andrew Cowan is a hematologist with the myeloma team at British Columbia Cancer Agency and is on the faculty of the University of British Columbia (UBC). |
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Hybrid Meeting (Fred Hutch Arnold Building + Zoom)
Speaker: Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP
Topic: Down with Dex
| Dr. Banerjee is a hematologist-oncologist at Fred Hutch, specializing in myeloma and amyloidosis. He is an active member of the International Myeloma Working Group. |
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – General Meeting via Zoom only
Speaker: Swathi Namburi (Swedish Hospital)
Topic: Myeloma 101
| Dr. Namburi is a hematologist-oncologist at Swedish Center for Blood Disorders and Stem Cell Transplantation. |