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Dr. Rachel Salit provides an overview of transplantation for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), when a transplant may be recommended, the transplant process, potential risks and benefits, recovery, and long-term follow-up.
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Dr. Sioban Keel discusses inherited disorders, genetic testing, how these disorders are diagnosed, and their impact on treatment decisions and care.
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Dr. Naveed Ali provides an overview of transplantation for
myelodysplastic syndromes
myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development. People with MDS have low…
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Dr. Anna Halpern discusses how leukemic transformation is identified, what it means for prognosis, and how patients and their healthcare teams can navigate treatment decisions.
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Dr. Anna Halpern discusses the signs and symptoms of
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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Dr. Sioban Keel discusses the signs and symptoms of
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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Dr. Bart Scott provides an overview of
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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During this webinar, Dr. Filippo Milano will discuss
cord blood transplant
cord blood transplant:
A procedure where umbillical cord stem cells are given to the patient through an intravenous (IV) line. Stem cells are collected from an umbilical cord right after the birth of a baby. They are kept frozen until needed. In time, donated stem cells given to the patient begin making new,…
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Christy was a nurse in pediatrics for over 12 years. She was training to have a key role in the neonatal unit. But her plans were interrupted in May, 2026.Christy and her physician husband were enjoying life with their two young children after a recent relocation. One day in early May, her husband noticed unusual bruising on her legs. She was fatigued, but brushed it off as a…
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In this recording, Dr. Jeremy Meier discusses the journey of a transplant (before, during and after) and potential management of GVHD.
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The primary goal of this RENEW study is to find out how well elritercept works in lowering the need for
red blood cell
red blood cell:
The most numerous type of blood cell in healthy people. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that picks up oxygen in the lungs and brings it to cells in all parts of the body. Also called erythrocyte, RBC.
(RBC) transfusions. Other aims…
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Dr. Mina Xu discusses the steps involved in developing an accurate diagnosis for
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin…
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Dr. Nikolai Podoltsev presents this session for
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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Lisa Barbarotta describes techniques to help manage low blood counts in this session.
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Dr. Nicolai Podoltsev describes options available for patients with PNH who could choose non-transplant treatments.
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Dr. Lourdes Mendez explains High-Risk MDS, or
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development. People with MDS have low blood cell…
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Watch this informative patient panel from the 2023 Patient and Family Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. This session was led by Jill Gahlsford, RN, of Huntsman Cancer Institute.
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Transplant for MDS, or Myelodysplastic Syndromes, from the Patient and Family Conference, Utah, 2023
Ryotaro Nakamura, MD, City Of Hope, explains the reasons why the specialist may recommend a
bone marrow transplant
bone marrow transplant:
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is also called a stem cell transplant (SCT) or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).The procedure replaces unhealthy blood-forming stem cells with healthy ones and offers some patients the possibility of a cure.…
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Sagar Patel, MD, Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains this post-transplant condition and its treatments. Watch to learn more about techniques used to prevent GVHD as well as short-term and long-term complications.
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Ask the Pediatric Experts: Session from the Patient and Family Conference in Salt Lake City, UT 2023
Suneet Agarwal, MD, PhD, from Boston Children's Hospital answered parents' questions in this session from the Patient and Family Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Find the answers to your most pressing question in this recording.
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