Can't Join a Clinical Trial? Contribute to Research with Real-World Data

While participating in clinical trials is an excellent way to participate in myeloma research, it's not possible for each myeloma patient to do so.

People living with myeloma might live far away from an academic center, not fit typical qualifications for clinical trials, not have access to adequate transportation, or work a full-time job. They might have children or grandchildren to take care of at home, or simply not be interested in a clinical trial at this time in their life. These are just some of the barriers experienced by patients when considering a clinical trial. 

However, just because you can't participate in a clinical trial doesn't mean participating in myeloma research is unattainable. 

By connecting your medical records to HealthTree Cure Hub, you are joining over 14,000 myeloma patients who have generously donated their data to be reviewed anonymously by myeloma researchers. More numbers in data portals such as this mean more accurate data for those investigators who are performing blood cancer research. 

Learn how to connect your records easily and quickly in the video below: 

Here are other ways that you can participate in this Myeloma Awareness Month to accelerate myeloma research:  

1. Stay tuned to our News Site during March, Myeloma Awareness Month. Our goal this month is to help you be aware of research opportunities for you and your doctor. We will publish articles each week with action steps on how to participate and allow others to do the same. Share these with those in your myeloma circles. 
2. Participate in surveys and studies within HealthTree Cure Hub. This can take 3-5 minutes of your time and influence the way that healthcare providers are treating myeloma patients. Join Cure Hub and start participating today.
3. Ask your doctor if they are interested in submitting a research proposal to the HealthTree Research Hub. The call for proposals opened March 1st, 2024 and will close at the end of the month. 
4. Share this article with those in your myeloma circle! The more people that know about and participate in real world data research, the closer we are to a myeloma cure!