My world stopped on the 20th of November 2024 when I was diagnosed. All I understood was the word cancer, Multiple Myeloma was something I was unaware of. How was I to explain this to my daughter, my partner, family, GA and my friends?

Myeloma Australia is the only Australian myeloma-specific not-for-profit organisation. They support, educate, inform, empower, and bring hope to people who are living with myeloma, and their loved ones. They also facilitate myeloma research in Australia; educate health professionals involved in the care and treatment of those living with myeloma; raise community awareness and understanding of myeloma; and advocate for improved patient access to the latest treatments at affordable prices.

With the assistance of Myeloma Australia and my medical team, we have been able to navigate this challenging time. I know I have a long journey ahead, but I feel positive knowing that I have strong support. I am determined to fight this and, with your help, we can raise essential funds to help find a cure.

Key Facts:

- 27% of myeloma patients die within 18 months of diagnosis.

- 50 people are diagnosed with myeloma each week.

- Myeloma is the most expensive blood cancer to treat.

- There is no government research funding for myeloma.

- There has been a 31% increase in myeloma diagnoses in recent years.