MDS are cancerous bone marrow disorders that can cause symptoms such as weakness, frequent infection, and easy bruising. Eating a well-balanced diet, getting quality sleep, and practicing other self-care strategies can help you manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.
Learn the ins and outs of red blood cell and platelet transfusions for MDS.
Learn about the relationship between myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and anemia, including symptoms to watch out for and treatment options.
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of blood cancers that interfere with your body’s ability to make healthy blood cells. Treatment can help manage it.
Understanding which type of MDS you have, whether it's genetic or not, can help your doctor determine treatment and outlook.
Learn about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), including the different types, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatments available.
Life expectancy with MDS can range from months to years, depending on what type of MDS you have, how likely it is that the MDS will become leukemia, and other risk factors you may have.
Blood transfusions are a common treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Over time, frequent transfusions can result in iron overload, which can cause widespread damage to organs throughout the body if left untreated.
