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I agree with fortunaeoldguy, as I was reminded that my bone marrow is the key to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085790/

Discussion: Why is a new bone marrow biopsy necessary?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

cobb8 I was diagnosed with MDS. I had a bone marrow biopsy which showed any signs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089425/

Discussion: Husband with AML facing a stem cell transplant

Support Group: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

my wife has been diagnosed with mds and has two rounds of Vidazia. What is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924396/

Discussion: How long can we be on azacitidine (Vidaza)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

So I have MDs now on chemo drugs to prepare me for SCT hopefully it will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879865/

Discussion: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): When do you need to start treatment?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Have minor mds but getting tranfusions every 2weeks now have high fertin which dr wants me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597339/

Discussion: High ferritin levels and post shoulder tendon operation pain/Exhausted

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

Lori, Thanks for responding. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2011. My platelets have dropped from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248303/

Discussion: Anyone have both Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) & Parkinson's?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Mar 1 8:02pm

I'm interested in this topic, because I have MDS. I have been receiving weekly injections of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871577/

Discussion: MDS and cognitive decline

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Hi @cindyborch and welcome. To help you connect easily with other members who have experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283451/

Discussion: Living with MDS (Myelodyplastic Syndromes)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 16 3:03pm

jschellhaas. I had MDS. Mu diagnosis last October 2023. The first thing my hematologist did was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198034/

Discussion: Living with MDS (Myelodyplastic Syndromes)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

Yes. MDS. I have transfusions every 6 weeks. I noticed my RBC count went down when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683647/

Discussion: Does estrogen therapy increase red blood cells?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

@dstraus, did I read correctly that you have myelodysplasia or a myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)? What concerns...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597782/

Discussion: High ferritin levels and post shoulder tendon operation pain/Exhausted

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 27, 2021

I have MDS/MPN-RS-T which is an extremely rare overlap disease. I have multiple gene mutations on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855780/

Discussion: I have JAK2 ET and MPN: Anyone else have these symptoms?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 7, 2023

Hi Howard, I’m going to answer this question about SCT in your similar post with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879911/

Discussion: How does someone “feel” with untreated AML?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Awaiting bone marrow biopsy for low cbc an low platelets so diagnosis appears to be mds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806870/

Discussion: MDS treatment options other than bone marrow transplant

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

Good morning. I just wanted to check in with you to see how your husband is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067700/

Discussion: Living with MDS (Myelodyplastic Syndromes)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 14, 2024

Dear @memesedona Hoe you are doing now? I saw your comment how diagnosed with MDS? From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025781/

Discussion: Low platelet count of around 120,000: What should be looked at?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I have had MDS since 2015 with very low platelets being the essential problem. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818995/

Discussion: MDS treatment options other than bone marrow transplant

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

Hi @rhodysmom! I see you’ve been a member for a couple of years but this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247552/

Discussion: Anyone have both Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) & Parkinson's?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Feb 28 3:57pm

Hi Kathy, I am very sorry to hear about your husband. It sounds like he is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962371/

Discussion: Looking for experiences with the progression of MDS

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

Lori, did you see the report on Robin Roberts GMA on MDS. I didn’t realize she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815302/

Discussion: Any suggestions to alleviate Bone Pain from Multiple Myeloma?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 22, 2023