Serving Madison, Southern Wisconsin and the greater multiple myeloma community

"Providing an opportunity for multiple myeloma patients and their loved ones to
come together to exchange information for mutual support, comfort, and friendship"

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer, and is considered a cancer of the immune system. It is currently considered incurable but is treatable. Multiple myeloma accounts for less than one percent of all cancers. If you are new to understanding multiple myeloma, it may be helpful for you to start with the links in the left column.

Note that multiple myeloma is very individual, and patients should discuss any changes with their physician. The information provided in this Web site is for educational purposes only.

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Email Jayne at:
schwartzdon@sbcglobal.net
Meetings

Please join us at one of our regular meetings or join the mailing list for our free monthly newsletter. Family members and friends are encouraged to participate as well. You will quickly find out you are not alone. We will help keep you informed of the latest Multiple Myeloma management information.

Next Meeting · September 16th, 2025

Our September 16, 2025 meeting speaker has had to cancel due to an unexpected conflict in her schedule. Our meeting will be a group share. Mark your calendars not to miss this one.


See the current newsletter for information about:

Current newsletter (PDF)

Upcoming Meeting Speakers:

Past News and Newsletter Information

Next Virtual Meeting - September 16th, 2025

Madison Multiple Myeloma Support Group monthly meeting
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

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Our virtual meetings are on the Zoom platform.

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Madison Myeloma Support Group Zoom Meeting

Meeting times will be in the newsletter as these Zoom invitations will be a reoccurring meeting format.

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  Meeting Time and Location

  Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of Each Month
  3:30 – 5:30 PM
  Location: Online via Zoom

  For more information:
  Jayne Schwartz schwartzdon@sbcglobal.net
  or
  608-244-2120

  Madison, Wisconsin Support Information

  Past Newsletters

  Gilda's Club of Madison

  Contact Us or Provide Suggestions

  Wisconsin Support Information

  Wisconsin Multiple Myeloma Groups

  National and International Organizations

  International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

  HealthTree Foundation

  Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS)

  Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)

  Smart Patients Forum (ask questions of the group)
  Sign up for the Multiple Myeloma group

  Advocacy

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  Donate

  Trillium Fund (University of Wisconsin)

The Trillium Fund was established by our founding support group members to facilitate Multiple Myeloma research here in Madison at the Wisconsin Institute of Medical Research.

If you or your family wish to donate or send a memorial to this program, checks can be made payable to the “UW Foundation – Trillium Fund” and sent to:

UW Carbone Cancer Center,
University of Wisconsin Foundation,
1848 University Ave,
Madison, WI 53726.

Donations may also be made online at:
www.supportuw.org/give
(Trillium Fund in Multiple Myeloma Research – 112903576).

For any questions, please call Janie Winston, at 608-512-6068 or her email: Janie.Winston@supportuw.org

or curecancer@supportuw.org .

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