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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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MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome): When to start treatment?
My husband has lower risk MDS (SF3B1 mutation) MPN RS T . He has had chronic anemia that has been monitored for over a couple...
Last active: Apr 21 10:28am
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My MDS does not respond to treatments. What's next?
Have not responded to any treatments, not about to try transfusions only, what can I expect. I am 77 years old.
Last active: Aug 27 10:20am
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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
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MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?
I have been diagnosed with MDS-CMML-1 and am experiencing bad Pruritus (itching) in the mornings/evenings and after I shower. Does anyone have the same symptoms...
Last active: May 15 6:29pm
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Anyone experience swollen and sometimes painful hands with MDS
Has anyone with MDS experienced swollen and sometimes painful hands. Seems to be random and not connected to any specific activity. If you have what...
Last active: Aug 14 9:51pm
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MDS: How to improve my condition in watch & wait?
I am a 76 year old male who was recently diagnosed with Myelodysplastic syndrome, ringed sidero blasts, multilineage dysplasia (MDS-RS-MLD). Although at this point, it...
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
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Diagnosed with MDS: What is Paradox Effect with azacitidine (Vidaza)?
After 6 months of treatment with Vidaza it appears that according to my doctor I may be experiencing a Paradox Effect. This effect is shown...
Last active: Apr 16 6:00pm