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I too have been diagnosed with MDS. I was actually donating platelets before 2021. In June...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052788/

Discussion: MDS: Can someone explain how or why platelets go up or down quickly?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

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Like you my doc has told me stem cell was not an option for my MDs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823332/

Discussion: MDS treatment options other than bone marrow transplant

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

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I have MDS and am experiencing cognitive decline. Still working a very stressful job and wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870090/

Discussion: MDS and cognitive decline

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 31, 2023

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That’s excellent news! There have been so many positive changes in the advancement for treating MDS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250925/

Discussion: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML): What can I expect?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 5 10:32am

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I am on my 11th cycle of viadaza and ventoclox with astounding results. Hemoglobin has lingered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171184/

Discussion: Looking for experiences with the progression of MDS

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

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Same thing happened to me. I was diagnosed with low risk MDS in 2017. My platelets...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909755/

Discussion: Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP): What helps?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

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I was on Revlimid for MDS and it about did me in. I was so weak...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794489/

Discussion: Myeloma: Revlimid and steroids: How quickly do side effects subside?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

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Hi @njjwjj Welcome to Connect. It’s very encouraging to hear that the Vidaza (Azacitidine) treatment you’re...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952899/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with chelation for your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397986/

Discussion: Chelation therapy

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: 18 hours ago

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Hi Holly. Yes, there are different types of MDS. The classifications help describe the disease, how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312385/

Discussion: MDS types: How did you find out what type you have?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 25 9:28am