Presented by The MDS Foundation

Duarte, California - February 22nd, 2025 / 9am - 2pm

Attending a Patient and Family Forum

Many Patients and Caregivers have never met another person diagnosed with MDS until they have connected with them at one of our forums. If you have never attended one, you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet others and to learn more about MDS, current treatments, and emerging therapies from leading experts. Not only will you find answers, support, and hope for MDS, but you will learn tips and strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS.

Attending a Patient and Family Forum

Many Patients and Caregivers have never met another person diagnosed with MDS until they have connected with them at one of our forums. If you have never attended one, you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet others and to learn more about MDS, current treatments, and emerging therapies from leading experts. Not only will you find answers, support, and hope for MDS, but you will learn tips and strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS.

Getting There

City of Hope National Medical Center
Cooper Auditorium, 1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, California 91010
United States

Patient Forum Agenda

9:00am – 10:00am Patient Arrival and Registration

10:00-10:10 Opening remarks/introduction: Guido Marcucci, MD

10:10-10:40 Diagnostic evaluation of MDS and related blood diseases: Misam Zawit, MD, MPH

10: 40-11:10 Treatment of MDS and new research development: Brian Ball, MD

11:10-11:40 Integrative medicine for MDS and cytopenia: Richard Lee, MD

11:40-12:00 Stem cell transplant for MDS – who, when, and how: Ryotaro Nakamura, MD

12:00pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00 pm Becoming a Partner in Your Care for Patients and Caregivers With Q&A Session:  Ashley Moncrief, RN, BSN