cancer
Myelodysplastic syndrome
A myelodysplastic (MDS) is one of a group of cancers in which blood cells in the bone do not mature, and as a result, do not develop into healthy blood cells. Early on, no symptoms are typically seen. Later, symptoms may include , shortness of breath, bleeding disorders, , or frequent . Some types may develop into acute myeloid .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·None, feeling tired, shortness of breath, easy bleeding, frequent
How it's found
- ·Blood test, bone
Treatment
- ·Supportive care, medications, stem cell
Outlook
- ·Typical survival time 2.5 years
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