Hi @cindyborch and welcome. To help you connect easily with other members who have experience with MDS, like @nbadry @rrivory @honeymae @katgob @snakebite @sherbs and many others, I moved your message to this existing discussion:

- Living with MDS (Myelodyplastic Syndromes) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-mds/

You'll also see several helpful posts from @loribmt like this one providing more guidance https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925760/

Cindy, I know this is all so very scary and it seems like an overwhelming amount of stuff to learn about. And at the same time, your world just got upended. I get it. You're not alone.

Simply put, myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly formed or don't work properly. It sounds like your husband will need treatment at this stage. I'm glad that he is being referred to Mayo Clinic. You both will be in good hands there.