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Roseville (CA) 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 AAMDS. This virtual group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/RSV1FSG/index.html
This group is facilitated by Dulcy Wilson, RN, MSN.

Sacramento (CA) 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 AAMDS. This virtual group meets on the first Wednesday 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/SCM1FSG/index.html
This group is facilitated by Elsa Hatch, RN.

Phoenix (AZ) 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 Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/AZ1FSG/index.html
If you have any questions about the group, please contact - Jessica Wells, LCSW, at jessica.wells@ironwoodcrc.com.

Tucson (AZ) 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 Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/TUC1FSG/index.html

mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Sparks Strong Antibody Response in Patients With AML and MDS

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The mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe and Effective for Most Patients with Cancer For most patients with cancer, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. This article explains the results of the first study that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the mRNA vaccines…

AML Management: Feel Better With Food and Physical Activity

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If you’re receiving treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), it probably feels like a lot of things are outside your control. But there are many small choices you can make each day — doable steps that can help you feel better inside and out. “It’s important to have achievable…

Anthony Hunter, MD

Institution
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Physician Status
accepting new patients
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
About
Anthony M. Hunter, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. A hematologist, Dr. Hunter specializes in treating patients with leukemia and other myeloid malignancies including myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic syndromes and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms. Dr. Hunter holds professional memberships with American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and Society of Hematologic Oncology. Dr. Hunter received his Medical Degree from Medical College of Wisconsin in

"I Chose Life" - Debra Reflects on Three Years of Challenges with Aplastic Anemia

“Your blood counts are nearly nonexistent,” the doctor said. 

Before this moment, Debra considered herself to be generally healthy, just tiring easily.  She assumed the cause was the big project at work on top of a host of family and volunteer activities, or perhaps issues with her blood pressure. It was autumn of 2017.

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