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CURE’s myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) page is an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest myelodysplastic syndrome news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on MDS.

Sparking Enthusiasm After Cancer

May 9th 2018, 4:59pm

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In our lives before cancer, we have several avenues for our energy including family, work, school, volunteer work and on and on. We were able to juggle it all. But after a diagnosis, we need to choose one or two passions and let the rest go.

I May Look Good, But I Still Pay the Price

April 26th 2018, 10:16pm

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People may tell me that I look good, but I don't always feel that way.

The Samfund Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Young Adult Cancer Survivors

April 26th 2018, 6:14pm

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Recovery from cancer doesn’t just involve physical health; it often involves overcoming the financial barriers between illness and wellness that make moving forward seem impossible.

FDA Approves Drug for Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

April 18th 2018, 5:39pm

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Tavalisse (fostamatinib) was granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) after they had an insufficiencent response to another therapy.

I'll Never Get to Ring the Bell

April 14th 2018, 12:14am

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Patients with cancer are often asked when they’ll be done with chemotherapy or treatment. Those of us with blood cancers and bone marrow type of cancers such as aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, lymphoma and leukemia, along with a host of other cancers sadly have to say, “never.”

Life Is Like a Puzzle: Piecing Things Together After Cancer

January 26th 2018, 8:47pm

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Our lives are broken up after a loss, but eventually the pieces are put back together. The hard part is that the new pieces can make a totally different picture.

Going the Extra Mile to Show You Care

January 18th 2018, 12:46am

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Sometimes a kind gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time.

Cancer and the Giving Tree

January 12th 2018, 9:59pm

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I feel like the Giving Tree. I like to give, but some of my energy and ability to assist were taken away, not by a boy, but by a disease with consequences.

A Cancer Resolution to Dread One Day at a Time

January 11th 2018, 7:07pm

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In the movie, Charlie Brown was asked what his New Year’s resolution was. With typical candor, he answered that instead of dreading the whole year he was dreading only one day at a time.

Understandings Predictors Can Decrease Unplanned Hospital Readmissions

January 4th 2018, 12:10am

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Patients with blood cancers are at an increased risk for multiple hospital readmissions. However, multidisciplinary teams and patients can work together to identify predictors and avoid these occurrences.