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Beginning September 2012, I just wasn’t feeling quite right. I was increasingly fatigued and there were some perplexing bleeding incidents, as well. After many months I experienced partial vision – just little areas of vision that were blank. Internal bleeding in the eyes was causing this, and my eye doctor knew it was serious and even thought it could be leukemia.
Blood tests were done, and…
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September 16 through December 20 will stand out in Ashley’s mind.
Forever.
These are the days she spent in the hospital with her feisty three-year-old, Alayna, for conditioning and
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-…
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Each year, approximately 1 in every 1 million infants is diagnosed with pediatric
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.…
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Eltrombopag
Eltrombopag:
What are the possible side effects of eltrombopag (Promacta)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using eltrombopag and call your doctor at once if you have:
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, an FDA-approved non-peptidyl thrombopoietin receptor agonist is…
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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 in patients with solid cancers, such as lung, breast, or prostate cancer.
November 2021 – Lung Cancer
Laura Morgan
The…
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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 count for at…
(MDS) and
neutropenia…
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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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In this recording, Dr. Taha Bat discusses the diagnosis 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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In this recording, Dr. Furha Cossor discusses living with
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…
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During this webinar, Dr. Joseph Pidala will discuss how patients and the medical team work together to make transplant decisions. After the presentation, there will be a panel Q & A session. Questions can be submitted in advance to help@aamds.org.
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In this webinar, Catherine Bryne and Kathryn Herricks will discuss the treatment and management 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…
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In this webinar, Dr. Jayastu Senapati discusses the diagnosis of secondary AML from MDS, treatment options available to patients and symptom management. Questions were asked by the online audience, and Dr. Senapati answered them clearly.
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ASH (American Society for Hematology) recently released new clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management 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…
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In 2009, Daniel had a good job in accounting in Sydney, Australia. He had a structured, organized, healthy lifestyle. He had a devoted partner (whom he later married) and was studying for the Chartered Accountancy qualification. He rode his bike to work and played soccer. He was planning a good life ahead.One day at the office, the receptionist pinched his arm. The next day, he saw a huge welt in…
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In this webinar, Dr. Akriti Jain discusses research most relevant to patients reported over the past year on the biology and treatment of Lower Risk MDS. These studies were presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2025 meeting, and their findings will be explained along with the potential impact of this research on understanding and treating Lower Risk MDS. This is an advanced…
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AAMDSIF receives support from corporate partners who invest in advancing our mission. Thanks to their financial contributions, we are able to provide answers, support, and hope to patients, their families, and healthcare professionals entrusted with providing quality care.
AAMDSIF Corporate Partners provide financial and in-kind support of programming through sponsorships and grants.…
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The 2025 Patient and Family Conference in Rockville, MD was held on March 8, 2025.Below are links to conference session recordings in full.
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In January 2025, life felt full of momentum. My husband and I had just moved from Colorado to Tennessee to be closer to family. I was beginning my real estate career, we had just bought our first house, and we had our two precious daughters, just 2 years and 10 months old.I was working hard to get back in shape postpartum, but something felt off. I was getting weaker, more out of breath when I…
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Lisa Barbarotta describes techniques to help manage low blood counts in this session.
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In this webinar, Jennifer Lotter explains medical terms most commonly used with a diagnosis 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…
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