Progress in the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

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Topics Covered

• Discussion of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
• Diagnosis, Staging & Current Standard of Care
• The Role of Hematopathology Examination of a Sample of Your Bone Marrow in Making a Definitive Diagnosis of MDS
• New & Emerging Treatment Approaches
• The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
• Tips to Manage Symptoms, Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort, Pain & Quality-of-Life Concerns
• Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
• Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team During Telehealth Appointments
• Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth Appointments Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
• Next Steps After Treatment, Including Follow-up Care in Collaboration with Your Primary Care Doctor & Team
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Srinivasa R. Sanikommu, MD

Assistant Professor, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Hematologic Oncology and Blood Disorders Levine Cancer Institute, Advocate Health

Nilay Shah, MD

Assistant Professor, Cancer Medicine (Charlotte), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Associate Fellowship Program Director, Medical Director of Education, Hematology/Oncology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Advocate Health

Diana L. Bearden, MS, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC

Oncology Dietitian, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Ashley Moncrief, RN, BSN

Director of Patient Care, MDS Foundation Inc.

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW

Senior Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on November 24, 2025.