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Cutaneous Graft v Host Disease - Diagnosis and Treatment

In this webinar, Dr. Edward Cowen will discuss cutaneous (skin) graft v host disease (GvHD) - a common post-transplant complication.  GvHD can affect different layers of the skin as well as the mouth, genitals, hair and sweat glands. Dr. Cowen will discuss diagnosis, the symptoms of skin GvHD and current treatment options. There will be a Q & A session at the end of the presentation. Questions can be submitted in advance to help@aamds.org

Edward W. Cowen, M.D., M.H.Sc

Cowen, Edward
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at NIH

Edward W. Cowen, M.D., M.H.Sc., leads the NIH Dermatology Consultation Service, conducts independent and collaborative research, and oversees the continuing medication education-accredited Dermatology Grand Rounds, Branch Clinical Fellowship and resident education programs. He is an internationally recognized expert in cutaneous graft-versus-host disease and serves as Director on the American Board of Dermatology as well as on the Editorial Board of JAMA Dermatology.

Tulsa (OK) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

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 second Thursday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/411v9rzz9r/index.html

Columbus (OH) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

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 fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/form192/index.html
This group is facilitated by Angie Santangelo.

Glen Falls (NY) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

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 second Saturday of each month at 9:30am. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/GFL1FSG/index.html

Albuquerque (NM) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

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 second Saturday of each month at 9:30am. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. To register, please contact - Jamie McDonald, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, at (505) 291-2006

Cherry Hill/Magnolia (NJ) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

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 second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/MAG1FSG/index.html
This group is facilitated by Claire Farnum.

Clark (NJ) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

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 third Monday of each month from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/CLK1FSG/index.html