Janet Kerrigan recalls that “2011 was going to be great year.” Her youngest daughter was getting married, and 126 family and friends were attending the wedding. Shortly after that, Janet’s family rescued a dog from a shelter. And then a couple weeks later, Janet felt a sharp pain in her chest while she was at work. That sharp pain soon led doctors down a trail of breadcrumbs in testing Janet’s health-- ultimately ending with a bone marrow biopsy diagnosing her with multiple myeloma. After many treatments, Janet finds that she “continues to fight for others” and herself. She says that her “journey is not of sadness, but of new experiences.” This attitude inspired her to start a myeloma support group in Myrtle Beach, Florida, which she continues to facilitate today.

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Hosted by Dr. Brian G.M. Durie, world-renowned myeloma expert and Chairman of the Board of the International Myeloma Foundation, the "Conversations with Dr. Durie" podcast focuses on inspirational and educational topics that are relevant to the myeloma community and beyond.

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The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the world’s oldest and largest myeloma organization, reaching more than 525,000 members in 140 countries.

Founded in 1990, the IMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients and their families.

The IMF funds research, provides education, lends
support, and promotes advocacy initiatives that allow collective voices to be heard.

The IMF’s dedicated and diverse staff provides immediate help. Our knowledgeable and compassionate professionals can be reached via email at TheIMF@myeloma.org or our toll-free InfoLine 800-452-CURE (2873).

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