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Is there best day for bloodwork during the Revlimid cycle?
Practice nurse recommended bloodwork for MDS during the off week in Revlimid cycle. Doctor thought it didn’t matter.
Last active: Jan 5 4:10pm
Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Sjogren's
I have been studying MDS and SS (both of which I have) and am beginning to see an overlap. I would appreciate others input.
Last active: May 24, 2024
Anyone experienced a flare of autoimmune disease starting Revlimid?
Hello I have just completed one cycle of Revlimid 10mg for MDS del5q. However after the first week, a horrible lichen sclerosus flare began, despite...
Last active: Mar 10 4:51pm
Anyone familiar with DDX41?
I just saw the pathology report from the hospital in regards to my low white blood counts and low b12 level. They noted DDX41 (R525H)...
Last active: Sep 15, 2025
Aplastic Anemia and vaccine influences
As a recent (12 mo) MUD stem cell transplant recipient I am faced with making a decision on pursuing a COVId vaccine. Prior to diagnosis...
Last active: Apr 24, 2023
Side effects of Vidaza injections
My mom who is 85 was diagnosed with MDS in 2019. Started with anemia and now progressed to CMML 2. We started 5 days of...
Last active: Aug 23, 2025
Drop in platelets 3 years post BMT
Hello all-I’m back to this group because once again I’m lost and searching for answers. This Easter Sunday is my husband’s rebirth day, 3 years...
Last active: 1 hour ago
Just got my blood test results today.
I have myelodysplastic syndromes MDS I got my blood tests results back and some have changed. Some went down, some went up and some stayed...
Last active: 9 hours ago
has anybody used epoetin alfa (Procrit)
my husband has RAEB and was recently put on Procrit. Does anyone have any experience with this drug for any of the MDS diseases? Am...
Last active: Sep 26, 2017
Can Blood Counting Machines Be Wrong?
My wife's CBC blood counts have been low for 18 months (see chart). Is there any chance that the numbers are, in fact, false readings?...
Last active: Jul 17, 2025
How long can we be on azacitidine (Vidaza)?
,m 68 years old, being with MDS for the past 3 years, 2 and haft years on Vidaza, seems working fine , but for the...
Last active: 6 days ago
Have your copper levels been checked?
Yes, MDS is defective bone marrow not producing enough healthy cells. There is a correlation between low WBC and low levels of copper. I have...
Last active: Mar 1, 2024
I am newly diagnosed with AML. with the inv(3) mutation,
I am Vicki, age 71, and was diagnosed with AML this month. It started with an MDS high risk after biopsy in April. Has since...
Last active: Oct 14, 2024
What's the danger in longterm use of filgrastim (Neupogen)?
Can you tell me your experience and your doctor’s cautionary information about long term injections of Filgrastim? You may know this by other names such...
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: May 11, 2025
question for oldtimers
Since joining after my MDS diagnosis, I have noticed some people join Mayo who do not have any type of blood disorder or cancer. They...
Last active: Mar 10, 2024
Blood work question: Abnormal lymphocyte and Large Platelets?
Hi, I have MDS and just got my latest blood test Tuesday. He was not as chatty as usual just said my platelets were the...
Last active: Nov 3, 2023
New Dr different diagnosis
Hello everyone. I had written a month ago or so that I was trying to find a new doctor that deals with blood issues/cancers. Yay...
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Has anyone had hearing loss after Azacitidine injections?
My husband was recently diagnosed with MDS-IB2, a total shock to us. We found out on a Friday and he started Vidaza on Monday. He...
Last active: Nov 7, 2025
How does someone “feel” with untreated AML?
My brother suffered a TBI 38 years ago. He was living independently for decades, but every day was a struggle for him. Not only with...
Last active: Feb 24, 2024
Anemia and exercise
I’m just sticking this here for anyone who may have significant anemia and struggle with keeping active. I’ve got MDS and have red cell transfusions...
Last active: Jan 14, 2025