Helping patients reclaim a life of possibility
Funding for Daratumumab was recently approved in Israel for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients in first line treatment, in large part thanks to a strong collaboration between the MPE Israeli member, AMEN, with local haematologists and pharmaceutical companies in Israel. “Health Basket” Each year, the Israel Ministry of Health nominates a Health…
According to a study published in Blood Advances, caregivers of patients undergoing a stem cell transplant cope with high caregiver burden, psychological distress, and worse quality of life.
Myeloma Patient Europe (MPE) has been aware of the lack of clinical trials opening in many Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, as well as inequalities in access with CEE countries for participating in ongoing trials. To gather data on, and further understand the access situation, MPE conducted research on barriers and facilitators to clinical trials, with a specific…
Since 2015 Lise-Lott has been Chairman of the Swedish Blood Cancer Association, previously Chairman of the Blood Cancer Society in Stockholm and now the president of Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE). Lise-Lott is very active in policy-related issues within the Swedish cancer care area. She focuses on access to new drugs for haematological disorders (especially myeloma),…
Today Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) published our 2021: Year in Review, a snapshot of the major accomplishments from the past year. In 2021, MPE launched two projects that will provide distinct and indispensable resources for the patient community: the launch of the redesigned Myeloma Access Atlas, helping the patient community to advocate more effectively…
Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) has today relaunched the Myeloma Access Atlas, an online platform designed to provide myeloma and AL amyloidosis patient advocates with the information and tools needed to work effectively on access issues. Explore the Platform here. The Atlas provides country-specific and comparative information on European healthcare systems, including data on system…
Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is seeking research grant applications, for funding of up to 100k €, on a project exploring shared-decision making in myeloma. If you are interested, please read the information below and complete the following application form. Deadline for submission is 3 pm CET on Friday 5th of November 2021