What is European Myeloma Day?
27 September is European Myeloma Day. MPE hosts this every year to raise awareness of myeloma and bring together our extraordinary community. EMD is predominantly an online campaign which aims to spread awareness of the most important topics in myeloma. This year’s campaign focuses on early diagnosis, helping GPs and family doctors to recognise the signs and symptoms of myeloma sooner.
Earlier myeloma diagnosis
Myeloma can be difficult to spot. Its symptoms are often mistaken for other conditions, and research by Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) found that a diagnosis can take over five months, require more than four medical consultations and involve visits to at least three different medical specialists. Recognising myeloma earlier improves patient outcomes and quality of life.
At the centre of the campaign is the MPE myeloma diagnosis pathway, a tool which sets out the signs and symptoms of myeloma and the tests GPs should consider.Â
How can you get involved in European Myeloma Day?
Your participation helps us to build a stronger community, raise awareness about myeloma, and support informed decision-making for people living with myeloma now and in the future.Â
This year we are asking members to get involved by sharing the MPE myeloma diagnosis pathway either in person, at events or online. Throughout September we will share key facts about myeloma diagnosis, patient stories and a new campaign video, launching on European Myeloma Day itself. Members will also be able to download, translate and share a series of quote cards on their own channels using #EuropeanMyelomaDay. These will soon be available, please check back here in August to download.
Learn
Read our report on the latest patient research to learn more about shared decision-making.Â
Share
Share our assets on your favourite social media channels to help amplify our message.
