AA&MDSIF Patient and Family Conference
July 10-12, 2009, Indianapolis, IN
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Speakers

Dr. Carlos DeCastro:
PNH 101
Current Thinking on PNH, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Long-Term and Post-Treatment PNH Issues
Dr. Gail Roboz:
MDS 101
Current Thinking on MDS, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Long-Term and Post-Treatment MDS Issues
Dr. David Margolis:
Aplastic Anemia 101
Q&A session for Parents of Pediatric Patients
Children's Workshop

Ann Steiner:
The Rollercoaster of Chronic Illness: How to Add Joy to the Ride
Communication Tips for Better Living with Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Dr. Neal Young:
Current Thinking on Aplastic Anemia, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Dr. David Steensma:
Current Thinking on MDS, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Fundamentals of Hematology and Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Iron Overload: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Dr. Jaroslaw Maciejewski:
Current Thinking on PNH, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A Deeper Look at PNH: Understanding the Complement Cascade and Hemolysis
Dr. Joachim Deeg:
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation: Understanding Your Options
Kevin Lucia:
Aplastic Anemia and Your Health Insurance
MDS and Your Health Insurance
PNH and Your Health Insurance

Penni Potter-Perez:
Aplastic Anemia and Your Health Insurance
MDS and Your Health Insurance
PNH and Your Health Insurance
Barbara Weinstein:
Clinical Trials: An Option to Consider
Olga Nuņez:
Clinical Trials: An Option to Consider

Susan Carson:
Blood Transfusions vs. Growth Factors: A Closer Look at Risks, Benefits and Options
The Online Learning Lab:
PCs with Internet access, assistance and lessons.
Neil Cuadra:
Marrowforums

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Photos by Neil Cuadra and the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation