How can I find out the latest research in treating my disease?

Most patients and families want to learn about recent advances in clinical research, particularly research leading to better treatments and outcomes. We offer the following resources to help you keep up to date on current research:

• Personalized support from Patient Educators by emailing help@aamds.org or calling (800) 747-2820
• Latest Research section on our Web site which includes recent articles from major hematology/oncology journals, retrieved from the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed portal to their MEDLINE database of journal citations and abstracts of the biomedical literature from around the world
• Online Learning Center where you can view and participate in webinars, webcasts, interviews with experts and interactive learning modules
• Clinical Trials pages that describe how new treatments are developed and how to find clinical treatment options for your disease
• Print and electronic publications that keep you informed with news about research updates and medical advances
• Patient and Family Conferences that give you the opportunity to hear from leading experts and learn from other patients.

Periodically, ask your hematologist or oncologist, as well as other members of your health care team, about the latest clinical research findings. They will be able to tell you how new research may or may not apply to your current medical management. Your hematologist or oncologist is often the best informed about medical advances.