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Topics Covered

  • Overview of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), in the Context of COVID-19
  • Diagnosis & Staging
  • Current Standard of Care
  • New & Emerging Treatment Approaches
  • The Role of Clinical Trials
  • Tips to Manage Symptoms & Side Effects
  • Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
  • Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team during Telehealth Appointments
  • Follow-Up Care After Treatment
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Ruben A. Mesa, MD, FACP

Director, Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, Mays Family Foundation Distinguished University Presidential Chair, Professor of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center – An NCI Designated Cancer Center

Rami Komrokji, MD

Senior Member & Professor of Oncologic Sciences Section Head- Leukemia and MDS Vice Chair-Malignant Hematology Department Moffitt Cancer Center

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

Oncology Dietitian, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW

Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on June 15, 2020.

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