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Low Platelets with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Just got my platelet count for this month and it has dropped to 64000, I am really worried, I’ve also lost weight and feeling cold...
Last active: Jan 24, 2023
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MDS in a 75 year old male
First off, I want to thank Mayo Clinic and their Team of Doctors for treating my father who was diagnosed about 27 months ago with...
Last active: Nov 28, 2024
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Mantle Cell Lymphoma and MDS (RARS)
Has anyone been treated for a combination of these? About 8 years I was diagnosed with MDS ( refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts). Mantle cell...
Last active: Sep 25, 2022
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What Caused MDS in My Case?
My doctor shies away from answering my questions about the probable cause of MDS in my case. I guess this is pretty normal for most...
Last active: May 25 10:17am
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MDS 80 yr old male
My dad is 80 yrs old...last July he got sick with pneumonia...admitted to hosp and labs were off. After a month or so a d...
Last active: Feb 21 6:33am
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Anyone taking retacrit and releuko injections for MDS
My husband has been taking retacrit along with a growth hormone for his white blood cells. Any side effects we should be aware of?
Last active: Feb 1, 2024
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Anyone living with MDS Extended diagnosis experience?
Age 70, diagnosed with MDS Extended. Had NHL 2006 chemo and in 2008 chemo then auto transplant and good to go until Thanksgiving 2024 low...
Last active: Jan 19 9:57am
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What are your experiences with lenalidomide (Revlimid) for MDS?
My MDS del 5q has deteriorated over the last few months. I've had one transfusion (Hb was 74) and am about to have another. I'll...
Last active: May 10 9:26am
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Newly diagnosed MDS-IB2 and vidaza
Mom is 87, newly diagnosed MDS… initially she agreed to Vidaza but now she is looking for first hand information on its side effects.. She...
Last active: Jun 28 10:14am