iStopMM (Iceland screens, treats or prevents multiple myeloma) is a nationwide screening study performed in Iceland

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20 Nov 2019
The #iStopMM study is a population-based screening study for MGUS, smoldering MM and MM. In total 80,743 people (54.2% of the Icelandic population >40 yrs) gave informed consent for screening. This is the highest participation rate in a clinical study in one nation ever! #mmsm
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Brian Durie, a visionary leader, pioneering scientist, and dear friend to me and the @iStopMM team. He worked with us from the very beginning and coauthored all iStopMM papers. His legacy will continue to inspire us.
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A new publication from the @iStopMM study, published in @JAMAOnc in 2025, redefines light chain MGUS (LC-MGUS) by introducing new, age-stratified reference intervals for serum free light chains (FLC). 📊🩸 #iStopMM #MultipleMyeloma #mmsm
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🧵1/ Our paper is out! A new study from the iStopMM team in @JAMAOnc shows how revising free light chain (FLC) reference intervals can reduce false positives for light chain MGUS (LC-MGUS). Let’s break it down 👇 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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New Definition of Light Chain Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance @iStopMM @JAMAOnc #mmsm jamanetwork.com/journals/jam… Important data coming to support need for new ranges of normal free light chains based on eGFR👇
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Thank you all for participating in our survey! It is still open for those that have not completed it yet. Your input is of great importance! Take part & help spread the word: redcap.link/biopsysurvey

Calling all myeloma experts, nurses, and patients!🩺🧬 The @iStopMM team & @IMFmyeloma need your input: When should we do a bone marrow biopsy in MGUS? 📋 Anonymous 🕒 10 min 💡 impactful Take part & help spread the word: redcap.link/biopsysurvey #Myeloma #mmsm
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The 21st publication from the @iStopMM study, published in Archives of Dermatological Research in 2024, investigates the potential association between monoclonal gammopathies (MGUS, SMM, MM) and alopecia (hair loss). 📊🔬 #iStopMM #dermatology
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That is the point. Should not represent current practice. We aim to be practice changing ;)
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I hear all the cool 😎 ppl are filling out this survey, please fill and retweet! @MyelomaCanada @rajshekharucms @JoshuaRichterMD @HadidiSamer @SurbhiSidanaMD @bdermanmd @RahulBanerjeeMD @sykristinsson
Calling all myeloma experts, nurses, and patients!🩺🧬 The @iStopMM team & @IMFmyeloma need your input: When should we do a bone marrow biopsy in MGUS? 📋 Anonymous 🕒 10 min 💡 impactful Take part & help spread the word: redcap.link/biopsysurvey #Myeloma #mmsm
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There’s no right answer, so tell us yours! Great to see @iStopMM group at it again - patients, nurses, APPs, and physicians can fill out easy survey (written in patient-friendly language) about what % #MMsm risk and pt scenarios might prompt BMBx. redcap.link/biopsysurvey

Calling all myeloma experts, nurses, and patients!🩺🧬 The @iStopMM team & @IMFmyeloma need your input: When should we do a bone marrow biopsy in MGUS? 📋 Anonymous 🕒 10 min 💡 impactful Take part & help spread the word: redcap.link/biopsysurvey #Myeloma #mmsm
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This right here #mmsm peeps! 👇🏽😊
Calling all myeloma experts, nurses, and patients!🩺🧬 The @iStopMM team & @IMFmyeloma need your input: When should we do a bone marrow biopsy in MGUS? 📋 Anonymous 🕒 10 min 💡 impactful Take part & help spread the word: redcap.link/biopsysurvey #Myeloma #mmsm
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Calling all myeloma experts, nurses, and patients!🩺🧬 The @iStopMM team & @IMFmyeloma need your input: When should we do a bone marrow biopsy in MGUS? 📋 Anonymous 🕒 10 min 💡 impactful Take part & help spread the word: redcap.link/biopsysurvey #Myeloma #mmsm

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The 20th publication from the @iStopMM study, a collaborative effort published in @NatureComms in 2024, explores genetic factors underlying multiple myeloma (MM) risk through a genome-wide association study (GWAS). 🧬🔍 #iStopMM #mmsm @IMFmyeloma
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The 18th publication from the @iStopMM study, published in @AnnalsofIM in 2024, presents a multivariable model to predict the need for bone marrow (BM) sampling in individuals with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). 🩸📈 #iStopMM #MGUS @IMFmyeloma
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The 17th publication from the @iStopMM study, published in @Haematologica in 2024, investigates the association between prior cancer and the risk of developing MGUS, as well as MGUS progression. 🩸📊 #iStopMM #MultipleMyeloma #mmsm @SaemundurMD
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The 16th publication from the @iStopMM study, published in Clinical Chemistry in 2024, reviews the current evidence on screening for multiple myeloma (MM) and its precursors, evaluating whether screening meets established criteria for implementation🩸 #iStopMM #mmsm @SaemundurMD
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The 15th publication from the @iStopMM study, published in @EURPUB_HSJ in 2023, investigates trends of perceived disruption in healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland and its association with socio-demographic factors and pre-existing health conditions. 🏥📊
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The 14th publication from the @iStopMM study, published in @BloodCancerJnl (2023), investigates the immunophenotypic profile of early-stage monoclonal gammopathies using high-sensitivity next-generation flow cytometry (NGF). 🩸🔬 #iStopMM #MultipleMyeloma #mmsm @IMFmyeloma
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The 13th publication from the @iStopMM study, published in @BloodCancerJnl in 2023, presents a novel bone marrow quality index (BMQI) to assess hemodilution in bone marrow (BM) aspirates for plasma cell disorders. 🩸📊 #iStopMM #MultipleMyeloma Led by @jthorir 🧵
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