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.
Throughout September we will share key facts about myeloma diagnosis, patient stories and a new campaign video, launching on European Myeloma Day itself.
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 and this is why we have developed an important resource.
The MPE myeloma diagnosis pathway
What is it?
The MPE myeloma diagnosis pathway is a practical tool that sets out the signs and symptoms of myeloma alongside the tests GPs and family doctors should consider when myeloma is suspected.Â
What is it for?
The MPE diagnosis pathway is free to download (below) and MPE is making it available in over 15 languages for distribution across Europe. Because recognising myeloma earlier improves patient outcomes and quality of life, the pathway is designed to support the non-specialists who usually see patients first, GPs and family doctors, in spotting the signs and symptoms and ordering the right tests more quickly.
Every share could help someone to recognise the signs of myeloma sooner and will ultimately support earlier, clearer diagnosis across Europe.
The MPE myeloma diagnosis pathways are still being translated and will be available very soon.
How else 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
As well as sharing the MPE myeloma diagnosis pathway in person, at events or online, you can also get involved by sharing a series of pre-designed quote cards on your social media channels or by designing your own. All these are available using the link below, with some further instructions.
If you have any questions about this campaign please email us at info@mpeurope.org.
Learn
Read our report on the latest patient research to learn more about shared decision-making.Â
Share
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