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save the date, november 13, for the next patient and family virtual conference
 
upcoming webinars list

All Times Eastern Time - US

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 12:00pm (EDT) Preparing for Transplant  
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 11:00am (EDT) Living with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy  
Tue, 10/19/2021 - 2:00pm (EDT) Male Fertility Preservation for Bone Marrow Failure Patients  
Fri, 10/22/2021 - 1:00pm (EDT) Understanding GVHD
 
Graphic for Virtual Support Groups, shows various devices with cartoon drawings of people

If you would like to be in a safe place to talk about what you are going through, or if you would like to encourage others, please check out the Virtual Support Groups HERE Together, we are strong!

Current schedule:

Tue, 09/21/2021 - 9:30pm (EDT) Aplastic Anemia Virtual Support Group (Pacific Time)  
Sat, 09/25/2021 - 10:30am (EDT) Aplastic Anemia, MDS, and PNH Virtual Support Group  
Tue, 09/28/2021 - 6:00pm (EDT) Young Adult Virtual Support Group
 
 
Blood Cancer Awareness Month,

How would you answer this question during September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month?

Here are a few answers via Facebook and Instagram:

  • A bone marrow transplant and the isolation and loss of control over choices made to your body ❤️
  • Hearing that you need a stranger’s kindness to survive
  • What your child has to go through and the unknown that awaits you.

If you'd like to share your response, please email baker@aamds.org

 
 
Global P-N-H Registry

Have you been wondering how to get involved with PNH research but did not know where to start? Here’s your chance! Check out the Global PNH Patient Registry at pnh.iamrare.org

 
P-N-H awareness week is October 11-17, 2021
 
Images featuring text about March for Marrow New Jersey and New York City, focus on P-N-H, October 17

October 17: Meet you at the Park!

The 15th March for Marrow - PNH Walk will be in Verona Park, NJ!  Be there to support education and hope for patients and families.  Find details and register today!  Sign up Here!

 
Virtual March for Marrow Washington, DC

Join us virtually for a 5K Run/Walk!  Register your team today to support patients with answers, support, and hope during this fun event! Find all the details HERE!

 
Thank you, sponsors of March for Marrow events!

Bronze Level Sponsors

 
October 25 is world M-D-S awareness day - share your story

Would you help? Spread the word about MDS disease and impact with us, and we will share on social media and more. Record a short zoom, write your story, or talk with us and we'll do the rest! To find out more, email help@aamds.org before October 5!

 

And More:

 
 

Recruiting:  SELECT-MDS-1, A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Tamibarotene Plus Azacitidine Versus Placebo Plus Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed, RARA-positive Adult Patients With Higher-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome

AAMDSIF does not recommend, endorse, or make any representation about the efficacy, appropriateness or suitability of any clinical trial listed on our website. Pharmaceutical company-sponsored content is highlighted only to give additional information about the trial. All trials are listed on https://clinicaltrials.gov/. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a clinical trial, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on our website.

 
MDS Update, white letters on red background

MDS IN THE NEWS

Who Needs an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine?   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html

Machine Learning Identifies Genetic and Clinical Determinants in Patients with MDS  https://bloodcancerdiscov.aacrjournals.org/content/2/3/238.full

 
 

What is it like be a caregiver of a patient with MDS?
This 25-minute survey will help us understand your life.
The link below will lead you to a gateway for full confidentiality.  Thank you for your response! 

https://marketplusllc.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4NLHIIpqt1WVDg    Please respond by September 30.

 
Recording available for webinar about MDS, featuring text and photos of Doctors Carraway and Sekeres

In Chapter 2 the different treatments available for MDS are explored. Learn how risk status score informs prognosis and treatment decisions. Risk score helps estimate how quickly MDS could grow and progress to AML. It also determines which treatments are right for each person. Watch HERE.

 
 
 

A final thought:

All of our conferences, webinars, educational opportunities, and patient support are made possible from gifts by people like you, friend.  Your donation will help us reach more patients and families.

 
 
 
 
 

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