Hi @jschellhaas. Honestly, I don’t think anyone is ever ready for chemo. I’ve been there myself and you’re right, the very words spark a jolt of fear. While the side effects can be unpleasant while you’re in treatment, the chemo may rid your body of the cancerous cells and help you live a healthy life ahead.

You’ve recently been diagnosed with MDS. There are different sub types for this disease. Some of them have the ability to progress to a serious and aggressive form of leukemia, which can more difficult to treat.

I don’t know what type of MDS you have but if your hematologist oncologist is suggesting chemo, they may be trying to preempt this from happening.

I’m here for you as well as so many others of us who have had a blood cancer that needed to be treated with chemo. Together we’ll walk you through this uncertain rough spot in your life and help you get on with your future.
Why type of chemo did your doctor suggest? Is this an infusion or in the form of a daily pill?

jschellhaas- Lots of great info has been shared by the beautiful mentors. Check with your dr. on why chemo, which chemo and what does he hope the chemo will accomplish. Did you have blasts or anything else noted in your BMB?