The PNW MM Fighters, founded in January 1998, is a peer-led discussion support group of myeloma patients, family members and caregivers serving the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, and Alaska. We are dedicated to providing science-based expert presentations and 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 to see information on previous general meetings.
PNW MM Fighter General meetings are held on the 4th Saturday of the month, except December, unless otherwise noted. An email with the Zoom meeting link is sent to members the week before each monthly 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
Living Alone with Myeloma and CareGiver Zoom meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted.
To join our group or if you have questions, please click here.
Saturday, September 26 – Zoom only
Time: 9:30am (presentation starts at 10:00am)
Speaker: Yara William, DrPH, MHA
Topic: Emergency Preparedness for Myeloma Patients
Saturday, October 24 – Hybrid Meeting (Fred Hutch Arnold Bldg and Zoom)
Time: 9:30am (presentation starts at 10:00am)
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
Saturday, November 28 – Zoom only
Time: 9:30am (presentation starts at 10:00am)
Speaker: Eva Medvedova, MD, OHSU
Topic: When is it safe to stop? MRD testing and treatment cessation in Myeloma
Dr. Medvedova is a Hematologist/oncologist with OHSU Center for Hematologic Malignancies. She is an investigator on myeloma and light chain amyloidosis clinical trials, and focused on minimizing risk and adverse side effects.
Saturday, January 23 – Hybrid Meeting (Fred Hutch Arnold Bldg and Zoom)
Time: 9:30am (presentation starts at 10:00am)
Speaker: Fred Hutch Myeloma Team Doctors
Topic: Best of ASH
Saturday, February 27 – Zoom only
Time: 9:30am (presentation starts at 10:00am)
Speaker: Whitney Farowich, BSN, BBA, RN, MSNBC, CLNC
Topic: Carvykti from the Front Lines
Whitney Farowich is a Cell Therapy Clinical Educator with Legend Biotech and has served the greater Seattle area in the clinic and at the bedside, and is now working on the front lines of CAR-T cell therapy.