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Raffle for Research 2009
National Myeloma Week 2009 marks the official launch of our Raffle for Research in 2009. This year our target is to raise £20,000 to support the Myeloma UK myeloma research programme at the Institute of Cancer Research.
Buy your raffle tickets now!
BBC Documentary on NICE appraisal of Revlimid sparks debate: Myeloma UK response
Myeloma UK responds to questions raised following BBC 2 'Price of Life' documentary.
Myeloma UK is now on Facebook
To join Myeloma UK as a friend, add Lawrence C Orr and join our Facebook community.
Final Revlimid guidance published by NICE
NICE has published its final guidance recommending the use of Revlimid (lenalidomide) on the NHS in England and Wales.
National Myeloma Week 21 - 28 June
National Myeloma Week 2009 is of to a great start with in excess of £10,000 being raised by Tuesday 23 June. To find an event close to you click here.
Join the GP Pledge Campaign
During National Myeloma Week, pledge your help to raise awareness of myeloma in the GP population so that fewer patients experience a delay in diagnosis.
Launch of European myeloma survey: get involved
Get involved with a valuable survey about treatment.
Health Committee publishes its report on access to NHS drugs
The House of Commons Health Select Committee has this week published a final report following its Inquiry into access to medicines issues.
All Wales Medicines Strategy Group says yes to thaliomide
The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group has approved Thalidomide Pharmion™ for use within NHS Wales.
Myeloma UK awards two research grants
Myeloma UK has awarded two research grants as part of its commitment to funding research to improve the care, treatment and quality of life of patients living with myeloma and its related disorders.
New measures announced to increase patient access to drugs
Four measures designed to speed up patient access to new drugs have been announced by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
UK Parliament recognises the campaigning efforts of Myeloma UK
A House of Commons Early Day Motion has recognised the effort of Myeloma UK in influencing recent reforms to NICE.
Health and Social Care Awards 2009 announced: Apply Now
The Department of Health has recently announced the application period for the Health and Social Care Awards. Applications are invited from anyone working throughout the NHS, social services and voluntary sectors in England.
Scottish Medicines Consortium says yes to thalidomide
The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved Thalidomide Pharmion™ for use in NHS Scotland.
Mozobil ™ is granted licence in USA to aid stem cell harvest in myeloma patients
The US drug marketing authority has granted approval to Mozobil ™, a drug developed to enhance stem cell harvest in patients with myeloma or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
2009 Myeloma Infodays dates and locations announced
Next Year’s dates and locations for our Patient and Family Myeloma Infodays are now available on our website. Eight Myeloma Infodays will be held across the UK and Ireland in 2009.
For full details and to book online click here.
Myeloma steals the show at Britain Against Cancer conference
Read about this year’s Britain Against Cancer Conference and how myeloma patients challenged the government on key issues affecting the myeloma community.