Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of blood disorders that affect how bone marrow makes blood cells. They can lead to low blood cell counts (cytopenia) and the inability of bone marrow cells to develop properly (dysplasia).
MDS is considered incurable if treated only with chemotherapy, and not all patients who undergo a bone marrow transplant are cured. Research studies focus on expanding alternatives for patients who can’t receive a transplant to get closer to a cure. When a patient has a good response, that means after receiving treatment and having no MDS, it stays that way for some time, but eventually, it returns.
MDS patients are classified according to the risk of their disease progressing into acute leukemia. The therapies administered and treatment goals will be adapted to that risk:
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Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of blood disorders that affect how bone marrow makes blood cells. They can lead to low blood cell counts (cytopenia) and the inability of bone marrow cells to develop properly (dysplasia).
MDS is considered incurable if treated only with chemotherapy, and not all patients who undergo a bone marrow transplant are cured. Research studies focus on expanding alternatives for patients who can’t receive a transplant to get closer to a cure. When a patient has a good response, that means after receiving treatment and having no MDS, it stays that way for some time, but eventually, it returns.
MDS patients are classified according to the risk of their disease progressing into acute leukemia. The therapies administered and treatment goals will be adapted to that risk:
HealthTree University for MDS offers a comprehensive online curriculum with lessons, quizzes, and course discussions. Create a free account today to track your progress and stay up to date on the latest advancements in treating MDS!
We've partnered with MDS experts to help you learn quickly, improve how you navigate your disease, and obtain better outcomes with HealthTree University. Stay up to date on the latest MDS news through our newsletter:
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