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New Educational Programs About Treating Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Each location includes a dinner program for nurses and other health professionals on a Thursday evening and a half-day program for patients and families on Friday morning. Expert speakers will present at both programs in each city.

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Dr. Gail Roboz, AA&MDSIF Medical Advisory Board member with her MDS patient, Robin Roberts

AA&MDSIF Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Gail Roboz returns to Good Morning America to answer questions the “GMA” staff and fans have about Robin’s treatment and her recovery process as she begins her bone marrow transplant to...

MDS in the news.

AA&MDSIF Medical Advisory Board Member Receives Prestigious Government Award

Dr. Neal Young, has just been awarded the 2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Science and Environment medal.

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Caregivers play an important role with bone marrow failure disease patients

So how can we help caregivers take care of themselves while they are caring for loved ones? Listen to Jane Meier Hamilton, RN, MSN answer nine important questions about family caregivers.

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2012 AA&MDSIF Scientific Symposium Summary for Patients

Learn about promising bone marrow failure disease research now underway and the best directions for the future in this lay language summary. Gain a better understanding of what impact research may have on therapies and potential cures.

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We are Here to Help Every Day

AA&MDSIF Board Chairman Kevin Lyons-Tarr thanks Robin Roberts for bringing public attention to bone marrow failure disease. Watch and listen to Kevin discuss his journey as an MDS caregiver.

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Will we see you in Chicago?

Registration is open for Living with Aplastic Anemia, MDS or PNH patient & family conferences in Chicago. Hear from experts, meet other patients, have questions answered and build your community of hope.

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Look to AA&MDSIF to Be Your Partner in Patient Care

We are your resource of choice, providing everything you need to serve your bone marrow failure disease patients. We offer research updates, practical treatment guidance, CME opportunities, and patient education resources.

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About Bone Marrow Failure

Aplastic Anemia »

Aplastic anemia happens when the bone marrow stops making blood cells for the body.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) »

MDS is a group of disorders that happens when bone marrow cells don't mature.
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) »

PNH is a rare blood disease that causes red blood cells to break apart.