Reclaiming Life:
Statistics & Insights
Welcome!
Welcome to our Reclaiming Life awareness hub—where numbers meet purpose, and data drives hope. Understanding the facts behind Multiple Myeloma and veteran survivorship empowers our mission to inspire, support, and walk alongside those reclaiming their lives after cancer and military service.
EXPLORE STATISTICS & INSIGHTS BELOW
🧬 What Is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells—white blood cells responsible for producing antibodies. It typically affects the bone marrow and can lead to complications if not treated early.
Jump to ⇣
Multiple Myeloma
📈 Latest Statistics (2025)
New U.S. Cases (2024)
~35,780
DIAGNOSED
U.S. Prevalence
~165,000
living with Multiple Myeloma
Global Prevalence
160,000–170,000
New Cases PER Year
Lifetime Risk
1 in 132 PEOPLE
(0.76%)
Multiple Myeloma
📊 Demographics
Median Age
at Diagnosis:
69
Years
Gender:
Men
~56%
Women
~44%
Race/Ethnicity:
African Americans are
2x
more likely to develop it
Multiple Myeloma
Mortality & Survival Rates
Estimated
U.S. Deaths
(2024)
~12,540
5-Year Relative Survival:
Overall
57.9%
Localized
77.5%
Advanced Stage
55.6%
Multiple Myeloma
Treatment & Advances
Stem Cell
Transplants
Remain
Foundational
Innovations
(2024–2025)
CAR
T-cell therapy
Bispecific
antibodies
Immunomodulatory
drugs
Proteasome
inhibitors
Maintenance Therapy
Growing use of
lenalidomide
post-transplant
Continued use of
Bortezomib
after first treatment
Maintenance with
Daratumumab
for ongoing control
Support with
Pomalidomide
in Relapse/Refractory Cases
Studied use of
Isatuximab
Supporting Remission
Plus
Novel
Combinations
to Improve
Maintenance
Success
Multiple Myeloma SURVIVORS
Reclaiming Life
5-Year
Survival Rate:
~54%
And
Improving
Long-Term
Remission:
~25%
achieve
it
Community
Involvement:
70%
express a desire
to help others
💡Insight:
Survivors not only live longer—they’re living better. Many find renewed purpose through advocacy, community outreach, and shared experiences.
Advocacy
Community Outreach
Shared Experiences
Source: American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute (SEER), International Myeloma Foundation, Global Cancer Observatory
Veterans
Healing
🇺🇸 Beyond Service 🇺🇸
U.S. Veterans:
(2025)
~19
Million
Challenges
PTSD
Chronic Pain
Reintegration
PTSD Recovery
40%
report
successful treatment and reintegration
Community Impact
75%
feel less isolated
when engaged in support networks
💡Insight:
Reclaiming life after service is deeply tied to connection and purpose. Programs that support mental health, peer mentorship, and wellness are making real change.
Mental Health
Peer Mentorship
Wellness
Why
These Numbers Matter
Reclaiming Life is more than surviving—it’s about thriving.
The statistics tell us that both cancer survivors and veterans are increasingly finding healing, support, and new purpose. Through treatment, therapy, and most importantly—community—they are rising above diagnosis and service scars to write new, empowered chapters.
By understanding these journeys, we champion a message of hope, resilience, and transformation. Together, we can build a world where healing leads to wholeness—and every step forward is taken in solidarity.
💙
Join the mission. Share the journey. Reclaim Life.
📢 #ReclaimingLife #MyelomaAwareness #VeteransHealing #LifeAfterCancer #HopeInNumbers
Join the Movement
Make a Donation
Together, we can empower cancer survivors and veterans, amplify stories of hope, and make healing accessible to all.
