Patient and Family Webinars

Rare blood cancer and bone marrow failure diseases are often difficult to diagnose and even harder to explain. AAMDSIF brings international experts to your computer, tablet or smartphone using language that is easy to understand in a convenient one hour format. We have hundreds of webinars available for you to watch at any time you want!

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Secondary AML 2026 Webinar: Secondary A-M-L
2025 ASH Updates: Higher Risk MDS 2026 Webinar: 2026 ASH Update: Higher Risk M-D-S
2025 ASH Updates: Lower Risk MDS 2026 Webinar: 2025 ASH Update: Lower Risk M-D-S

Watch Past Webinar Recordings

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Topic(s)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Presenter(s)
Zahra Pakbaz, MD
Discover the most recent treatments and therapies available for High-Risk MDS, or Myelodysplastic Syndromes, in this recorded session featuring Dr. Zahra Pakbaz.

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Topic(s)
Managing Your Treatment
Presenter(s)
Erin Kopp, DNP
Erin Kopp explains strategies for dealing with pain and other issues for patients with bone marrow failure diseases in this session from the 2024 Los Angeles Patient and Family Conference.

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Topic(s)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Presenter(s)
June-Wha Rhee, MD
Dr. June-Wha Rhee describes the potential for cardiovascular complications after HCT, or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, in this session from the 2024 Los Angeles Patient and Family Conference.

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Topic(s)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Presenter(s)
Brian Ball, MD
Learn about recent research and clinical advances for treating Low-Risk MDS, or Myelodysplastic Syndromes in this session from Dr. Brain Ball.

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Topic(s)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
In this webinar, Dr. Akriti Jain will explains the latest research presented the American Society of Hematology meeting on MDS and secondary AML. This is an advanced presentation.

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Topic(s)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
In this webinar, patients diagnosed with MDS discuss their patient journey and share their personal experiences.

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Topic(s)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
In this webinar, patients diagnosed with PNH discuss their patient journey and share their personal experiences.

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Topic(s)
Aplastic Anemia
In this webinar, patients diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia discuss their patient journey and share their personal experiences.

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Topic(s)
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Presenter(s)
Susan Kirk, MSPAS, PA-C
In this webinar, Susan Kirk discusses the latest advances in treating pediatric aplastic anemia.

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Topic(s)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Presenter(s)
Annie Im, MD
In this webinar, Dr. Annie Im presents the latest research and treatment of GVHD.

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Topic(s)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
In this webinar, Jennie Vagher, certified genetic counselor, discusses hereditary or genetic predisposition to MDS. Jennie is an expert in rare cancer predisposition syndromes.

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Topic(s)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Presenter(s)
Taha Bat, MD
Dr. Taha Bat explains extravascular hemolysis, focusing on PNH (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria). This session is important for anyone affected by PNH.

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Topic(s)
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Presenter(s)
Nathan R. Handley, MD
In this webinar, Dr. Nathan Handley discusses what is integrative medicine and how it can be part of your treatment plan. He answers audience questions in the recording.

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Topic(s)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Presenter(s)
Kelly Bolton, MD, PhD
Eytan Stein, MD
In this webinar, Drs. Kelly Bolton and Eytan Stein discuss CCUS (clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance) and the connection to MDS.

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Topic(s)
Related Bone Marrow Failure Diseases and Malignancies
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Aplastic Anemia
COVID-19
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Managing Your Treatment
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
In this webinar, Jennifer Lotter explains medical terms most commonly used with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia, MDS, and PNH.

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Topic(s)
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Aplastic Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Presenter(s)
Jane Meier Hamilton, RN, MSN
In this webinar, Jane Hamilton discusses how and why it is important for caregivers to practice self care. The entire interactive session was recorded.

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Topic(s)
Related Bone Marrow Failure Diseases and Malignancies
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Aplastic Anemia
COVID-19
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Managing Your Treatment
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Presenter(s)
Swapna Thota, MD
In this webinar, Dr. Thota will discuss what caregivers can expect when their loved one is diagnosed- symptoms and side effects of disease and treatments.

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Topic(s)
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Managing Your Treatment
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 plans and what original Medicare does not cover, eligibility, how to avoid penalties, when to qualify for…

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Topic(s)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Presenter(s)
Lourdes Mendez, MD, PhD
Dr. Lourdes Mendez explains High-Risk MDS, or Myelodysplastic Syndromes, in detail for patients and families from the 2023 Patient and Family Conference in New Haven, CT. Learn about this condition and treatment options by watching now.

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Topic(s)
Related Bone Marrow Failure Diseases and Malignancies
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Aplastic Anemia
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Presenter(s)
Lisa Barbarotta, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCNS
Lisa Barbarotta describes techniques to help manage low blood counts in this session.

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