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