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Will we see you in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Seattle, New York, Chicago or Dallas?

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

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2012 Research Grants Awarded

Three researchers focusing on the cutting edge of research – the role of genetic mutations in MDS and a new therapeutic option for aplastic anemia – are the recipients of the 2012-14 AA&MDSIF Research Grant Awards.

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Every day, people who face incredible odds against aplastic anemia, MDS and PNH tell us why they support AA&MDSIF

Newly diagnosed or long-term survivor, husband or wife, daughter or son, family or friend, connected one by one, fighting bone marrow failure diseases together...give today so that no one has to face these diseases alone!

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Test your knowledge of bone marrow failure disease with Interactive Modules on the Online Learning Center

Do you need to know the basics of bone marrow failure disease? Do you find it hard to explain your diagnosis to friends and family? Try these 6 modules: Blood and Bone Marrow Basics, Aplastic Anemia, MDS, Types of MDS, PNH, and Clinical...

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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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Start Your Self-Advocacy Journey

Standing Up For Your Health depends on you being your own best advocate and healthcare champion. We are your partner in helping you build the skills you need to succeed! Whether you are newly diagnosed, or have been living with aplastic...

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What do these locations have in common?

Phoenix, San Francisco, Middletown, Chicago, Baltimore, Asheville/Henderson, Raleigh/Durham, Central New Jersey, Cincinnati, Lima, Houston, Seattle. They all have Communities of Hope: volunteer-led local support groups!

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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.