Patient panel discussions are a chance to meet some of the inspiring patients, caregivers and parents who are dealing with a
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. Panel discussions are a bit different from our regular educational webinars so please plan to participate via the Q & A window.
This is a great webinar for people who are dealing with graft vs host disease (GVHD) post-transplant for a bone marrow failure disease, those who are providing care to someone with GVHD and patients considering transplant who want to more about living with GVHD. We extend a special invitation to newly diagnosed patients to join us to learn more about living with the disease and to sign up for our transplant support group emails.
As always, our panelists cannot provide you with medical advice and we encourage you to ask your treating
hematologist
hematologist:
(hee-muh-TOL-uh-jist) A doctor who specializes in treating blood diseases and disorders of blood producing organs.
or
oncologist
oncologist:
(on-KAH-luh-jist) A doctor who specializes in the treatment and prevention of cancer.
about your specific health needs.