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Geordy’s youth was an active one. Baseball, Soccer, and Hockey filled his days, even competing in the Little League World Series!
He was active in his family’s church, too. When offered the opportunity to go on a Youth with a Mission (YWAM) program to Australia, he traveled from his home in British Columbia to participate. Once there, the spark of ministry became a calling, so…
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In this webinar, Dr. Jan Bewersdorf discusses the latest research presented at EHA and ASCO on MDS and AML. This is an advanced presentation.
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In this webinar, Dr. Phillip Scheinberg will discuss the latest research presented at EHA about
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…
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In this webinar, Dr. Jorg Dietrich will discusses the diagnosis of brain fog/chemo brain and how patients can manage this symptom of disease and its treatments.
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We help you cope with your battle against
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 any time in life) or can be…
disease…
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In this webinar, Dr. Sally Arai discusses the latest in treating
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…
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In this webinar, Drs. Christin Destefano and Drew Helmar discuss the link between military toxic exposure and hematologic malignancies.
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Who should not take RYTELO?
Before taking RYTELO, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. RYTELO may harm your unborn baby and may cause loss of pregnancy. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with RYTELO.
are breastfeeding or plan to…
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Cheer, music, sports, plays, community. These dominated Phoenix’s life in the autumn of last year.
Winter break brought a different message.
Petechiae
Petechiae:
(puh-TEE-kee-ie) Small, flat red or purplish spots on the skin, caused by bleeding. It is often a symptom of a low platelet count.
and bruising led to a visit to the pediatrician. The message when they took her blood…
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In this webinar, Kylie Chen, Registered Dietitian, discusses common nutrition challenges and evidence-based strategies to improve nutritional status and learn easy nutrition swaps.
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Allen had a gratifying life. He had a wife and a two-year-old, living on a farm, working in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at the teaching hospital. He exercised, ran, hiked, hunted, fished, and more, enjoying the outdoors, his family, and his career.
In January, he had the worst case of the flu he had ever experienced. The 104-degree fevers lasted several days. He…
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My life before I was diagnosed with
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…
was pretty busy! I…
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Oppose 57% Cut to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Take Action Before House Vote
Oppose 57% Cut to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Tell your Members of Congress to Vote NO on The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
As early as this Tuesday, the House will be voting on a continuing resolution to fund government programs…
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In this webinar, Drs. Fadi Haddad and Jayastu Senapati discuss the diagnosis secondary AML from MDS, treatment options available to patients and symptom management.
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AAMDSIF advocates for and invests in collaborative research to accelerate the discovery of better treatments and cures for bone marrow failure disorders.
AAMDSIF Research Grants
Since 1989, AAMDSIF has supported innovative research into the causes of
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough…
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Because patients need help in different ways, we offer a variety of support services. From the patient/family HelpLine and support networks to live conferences, online classes and volunteer events, our aim is to positively impact as many lives as we can. Our community members contribute to that goal by sharing their own inspirational Stories of Hope, supporting each other's need to stay…
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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…
experts at the 2025 AAMDSIF
Bone Marrow Failure…
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Federal budget negotiations are already under way.
April 15 marks the 30-Day anniversary of the enactment of the 57% cut to CDMRP including the elimination of all funding to Bone Marrow Failure Research.
Every medical research program at CDMRP directly impacts the health and lives of the U.S. military, their families, veterans, and the public. Research…
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Join us in endorsing the recent appeal to Congress with the following actions. Your voice is important to continue these services for patients and provide opportunities for researchers to find the cures.
Read the letter to Congress from Research!America, with AAMDSIF and 600 other organizations, here.
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An experimental complement inhibitor C5
monoclonal antibody
monoclonal antibody:
A type of protein called an antibody that is engineered to look for a specific substance in the body. There are many kinds of monocloncal antibodies. Each one looks for only one substance. Eculizumab (Soliris) is an monoclonal antibody that may be prescribed to treat patients with paroxysmal…
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