Spread awareness by sharing and learning more: Post the social media graphic, Listen to past conference sessions, and this webinar. Find these and other opportunities here: Caregiver Health and Wellness section.
Patrice banned "stinkin' thinkin'" from her mind as she began treatment for aplastic anemia. Later, she'd continue that practice during her bone marrow transplant, so she began not just surviving, but thriving! Listen to her story here.
Listen to Duane's story, leading to his 2009 transplant, and continuing survivorship!
"Three hours after they drew my blood, my doctor called to tell me to go immediately to the emergency room!" Because Kirollos was a pharmacy student, he understood that having such low blood counts needed fast treatment, but he was still surprised. Discover how he progressed from diagnosis to transplant to survivorship quickly here.
"Never give up!" That's Brandi's advice to patients. Her diagnosis was months in coming, and then more time to find the best allogenic donor for her transplant---over 19 months in the hospital between diagnosis and successful transplant.
We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDSIF. This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30pm-7:00pm. The group is facilitated by Jim Willsey, Ellie Colins, Susan Garland and Diane Passantino. If you would like to join the support group or want more information, please contact LLS, (401) 943-8888.
We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDSIF. This group meets on the the second Thursday of the month from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Breslin Cancer Center 401 W Greenlawn Avenue Lansing, MI 48910. The group is facilitated by Robin Willner. There is no charge to participate in this group but pre-registration is required, https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/LAN1FSG/index.html
We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDSIF. This virtual group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 PM. If you have any questions about the group, please contact - Harold Dean at DeanHaroldM@uams.edu or April Dumond, RN, MSN, OCN at radumond@aol.com. Regitration is required to receive the login information to join the group.
As a young man, Barry Gore was a top-40 celebrity disc jockey, complete with an adoring fan club in the Greater Boston area. But like most first jobs, it lost its luster and he settled into sales and marketing while getting his MBA.
Tyler Andrews has been passionate about running for most of his life. The 26-year-old turned it into his profession and has competed all over the world.
Vincent Rusak of New Kensington, PA, traveled extensively during his 26-year career as an expert electronic service technician. For 15 of those years, he was also a regular blood donor in his community.
His father’s quadruple bypass surgery, as well as a deep compassion for his fellow man, were Vince's motivation for contributing to his local blood banks every six to nine months. Little did he know that this selfless habit would someday save his life.
