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Dr. Catherine Lee will provide a comprehensive overview of chronic and acute graft vs host disease ("GvHD") which is a complication of
bone marrow transplant
bone marrow transplant:
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is also called a stem cell transplant (SCT) or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).The procedure replaces unhealthy blood-forming stem cells with healthy ones and offers…
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Dr. Naval Daver describes recent research and upcoming treatments for MDS presented at the ASCO and EHA 2022 meetings. Discover how the understanding of MDS, or
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo…
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In this conference session, Dr. Sharma discusses what causes severe
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is…
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In this webinar Drs. Linda Burns and Nandita Khera will discuss the advances in transplantation for older patients with MDS. Stem cell transplants are not frequently offered to older patients with high-risk
myelodysplastic syndromes
myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow…
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In this two-part conference session, Dr. Brion Randolph discusses the process of transplant as a modality for treating
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a…
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In this discussion, Dr. Nandita Khera of Associate Professor of Mayo Clinic and Dr. Linda Burns Sr. Scientific Director of CIBMTR discuss which treatments are available to older MDS patients.
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Dr. Jorg Dietrich will help patients and their loved ones understand the chemistry and biology behind what happens to patient brains when
chemotherapy
chemotherapy:
(kee-moe-THER-uh-pee) The use of medicines that kill cells (cytotoxic agents). People with high-risk or intermediate-2 risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) may be given chemotherapy to kill bone marrow cells that have an…
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Has a
bone marrow transplant
bone marrow transplant:
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is also called a stem cell transplant (SCT) or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).The procedure replaces unhealthy blood-forming stem cells with healthy ones and offers some patients the possibility of a cure. But for many patients, a BMT is not an option due…
been suggested as a treatment for…
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In this conference session, Dr. Wlodarski discusses the basics of Pediatric MDS, the differences between MDS in children and adults, and practical examples on GATA2 and SAMD9/9L.
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These three experts discuss new and upcoming treatments for PNH, or
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria:
(par-uk-SIZ-muhl nok-TURN-uhl hee-muh-gloe-buh-NYOOR-ee-uh) A rare and serious blood disease that causes red blood cells to break apart. Paroxysmal means sudden and irregular. Nocturnal means at night. Hemoglobinuria means hemoglobin in the urine…
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In this conference session, Dr. Anand Karnad, MD discusses best practices for treatment of PNH.
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In this webinar, Dr. Satheesh Chonat will discuss what is PNH, how PNH is diagnosed and what treatment options are available to pediatric patients. After the presentation, Dr. Chonat will answer questions from participants. Advance questions can be submitted to help@aamds.org.
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In this webinar, Dr. Sandeep Jain will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of ocular GvHD which occurs in 40-60% patients following an allogenic transplant. Ocular GVHD may lead to severe ocular surface disease, which can significantly diminish quality of life and restrict daily activities. He will answer questions from participants at the end of the presentation.
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When a child is diagnosed with a
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin any time in life) or can be…
disease, often…
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This webinar features parents and guardians of pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with a
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be…
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Program participants will learn the basics of Medicare including how and when to enroll, the different parts of Medicare, the difference between Advantage and
Supplement
Supplement:
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plans and what original Medicare does not cover, eligibility, how to avoid penalties, when to qualify for disability after a blood cancer diagnosis and which part covers infusion…
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In this conference session, Dr. Ruben Mesa, MD discusses the different features between MDS and MPN and their overlap syndromes.
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In this conference session, Dr. Amer Zeidan, MD discusses understanding the management options for higher risk MDS, the evolution of MDS to AML and more.
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In this conference session, Dr. Elizabeth Cowhay Barnes discusses diagnosis and treatment of
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when…
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