Using the site's forums, members trade stories, exchange information and suggestions about day-to-day issues, and give and receive support from others facing the same diesases and dealing with the same issues. The discussions are organized into forums and threads, with each thread covering a specific topic. This makes it easy to find information, ask questions, and read what others have posted.

Marrowforums is provided free, for the benefit of patients, and does not accept any commercial advertising. You are welcome to read the discussions and you may post your own questions and comments after free registration. Members may also read the AA-MDS-TALK Archive, a searchable archive of the AA-MDS-TALK listserv.

Further information is availble on the Frequently-Asked Questions pages, a Help page, and a Forum Rules page.

Marrowforums was created by Neil Cuadra, Ruth Cuadra, and Vince Wessling in 2006. Neil and Ruth continue to maintain, administer, and develop the site.

Neil Cuadra is a computer professional, caregiver for his wife Ruth Cuadra, and volunteer for the Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplastic Syndromes International Foundation (AA&MDSIF).

Ruth Cuadra was co-moderator of the AA-MDS-TALK listserv, an AA&MDSIF board member, and continues as a volunteer for the AA&MDSIF and organizer for March for Marrow fundraising walks. After treatment for both aplastic anemia and MDS, Ruth underwent a bone marrow transplant and has successfully recovered. For a history of her treatment, see Ruth Cuadra's Personal Profile.

Vince Wessling was an AA&MDSIF board member, volunteer, and leader of its New England Region chapter. He founded and co-moderated the AA-MDS-TALK listserv while helping his wife Louise though a successful recovery from aplastic anemia. Vince helped with the launch of Marrowforums but is not involved in day-to-day site operations.

As a site visitor or registered member, you are our guest. We hope you find what you are looking for at Marrowforums and that you will be able to help others as well.

If you have questions about the illness you or a family member faces, you can look for answers on the Bone Marrow Failure Diseases page, the Medical Resources page, by browsing the forums, or by searching the forums. You can also register (it's free) and post your questions in the forums. They are here for your benefit.

If you have comments or questions about Marrowforums itself that are not addressed by the Frequently-Asked Questions pages or in the forums, you are welcome to register and post in the Site Comments forum or contact us.