Dr. Ehab Atallah Explains Transplant for MDS in Older Patients
Dr. Ehab Atallah discusses the good news about treatment for MDS, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, for patients ages 65 and older.
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A Teenager with MDS? His Mom Explains
Terri shares the journey of Thomas' surprise diagnosis, rigorous treatment, and wonderful survivorship in this conversation.
Leigh Ann and her son are both successful transplant patients after MDS!
10 years after diagnosis, Leigh Ann needed a bone marrow transplant. Five years later, her son did, too! Listen to her story of different family members having the same rare disease, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, here.
How a Delay in Treatment nearly Cost her Life - Veronica's Story
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Veronica Ruiz
Veronica learned that delaying treatment was not a good idea.
That delay nearly ended her life.
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Ashley and Alayna: A Mother's Story
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Ashley Numbers
September 16 through December 20 will stand out in Ashley’s mind.
Forever.
These are the days she spent in the hospital with her feisty three-year-old, Alayna, for conditioning and bone marrow transplant.
The summer of 2019 was already big with a wedding to plan. The toddler and her baby brother were enjoying everything that small ones do, including riding dirt bikes with Daddy.
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AML Research Efforts in Full Swing After Decades of Stagnation
Mark lives symptom-free with MDS, but it's still "like an albatross"
Person's Name:
Mark
Mark had no symptoms common to bone marrow failure patients.
Not one.
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2019 update! My Son, the Athlete and Survivor - Sam Thrives Years after Transplant
Person's Name:
Samuel Meidinger
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What Happens in a Clinical Trial? How do I know if it's the right option for me?
Why would I choose a clinical trial? What kind of additional care would I receive? How do I know if I qualify?
Christina Cline, RN, BSN, CCRC, explains both patient and nurse navigator roles in this recent recording.
Surprised by diagnosis, Mark learns to live with low-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Mark had no symptoms prior to diagnosis. Even more surprising was the "watch and wait" treatment plan! Listen to this recently recorded episode where Mark describes living as an MDS survivor now.