@kva111
Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Connect. I try to stay in my lane when responding to posts and first I must proclaim ignorance about MDS. I’m glad that you have your appointment on the 17th.
The decisions about treatment are always complex as we humans are complex and different from one another in how we are impacted by
disease. You’ll have some important discussion once you are seen by your hematologist/oncologist. You’ll get information about the disease itself, what you can expect in the way of symptoms and what your treatment options are.
I’d encourage you to write your questions down in advance and if possible, take a trusted friend or family member with you for the discussion. Speaking for myself, I often forget to ask salient questions or sometimes even forget how those questions are answered by the physician. I’m grateful to have my family support with me during those discussions because they can prompt my memory or even ask questions themselves that I haven’t thought of yet.
When I am deciding about treatment options I want to know how the treatment will make me feel, how long do side effects last, and what can be done to mitigate any unpleasant side effects. I am always mindful that at almost 72, quality of life is important to me.
Here is a little information. I generally advise against deep diving into the Dr Google pool of information until you have had an in person visit with your expert provider, especially if it makes you anxious. Anxiety is not your friend.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myelodysplastic-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366980
Will you let me know how it goes on 5.17?
Hugs.