Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Updates – Lunch & Learn with the LINK

Jun 7, 2023General News, Partners

Myelodysplastic syndromes lunch and learn with the LINK

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Incyte, Omeros Corporation and Pharmacyclics & Janssen. We also thank our Esteemed Link Partners.

This month’s call-in program will focus on Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Dr. Arpita Gandhi, of Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer will cover transplant indications in patients with MDS, caregiver support needed for transplant, the challenges of Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) and survivorship. Additionally, Jana Kirkwood, a thriving survivor of MDS who was transplanted just a few years ago, will share her story, challenges, and best tips. Jennifer Gillette, our licensed staff social worker will host this call. There will be plenty of time for live questions.

Jennifer Gillette, our licensed staff social worker will host this call. There will be plenty of time for live questions.

This FREE program is intended to provide psychosocial and emotional
support along with health information from national experts regarding
critical topics surrounding cancer and treatments.


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