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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.

Cancer and Fatigue Go Together

May 15th 2024, 5:00pm

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As a cancer survivor, I’m pleading for more research on cancer related fatigue.

Cancer Survivors Can Get Tired of Being Called ‘Strong’

April 27th 2024, 5:00pm

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I must admit when people call us cancer survivors "strong," it's a double-edged sword.

Early Transfusions, Treatments May Improve Outcomes in Low-Risk MDS

April 25th 2024, 7:00pm

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Receiving early transfusions and treatment to reduce transfusion dependency significantly improves survival and quality of life in low-risk MDS.

How COVID-19 Helped Me Cope Day to Day With Cancer

April 11th 2024, 5:00pm

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I was surprised that COVID-19 taught me how to cope with the daily annoyances of cancer.

Elritercept Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for MDS Treatment

March 22nd 2024, 1:00pm

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The novel treatment elritercept received a Fast Track designation from the FDA to treat anemia in patients with MDS.

Blood Cancer Drug Decreases Levels of Anti-Fungal Medication

March 19th 2024, 9:00pm

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Patients taking Tibsovo to treat MDS or AML may want to discuss the appropriate medications to treat and prevent infections, an expert said.

FDA Committee in Favor of Imetelstat for Transfusion-Dependent MDS

March 15th 2024, 7:00pm

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The Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee voted that the benefits of imetelstat outweigh the risks for transfusion-dependent myelodysplastic syndrome and anemia.

Follow-Ups Help Prevent ‘Dangerous’ Outcomes in Blood Cancer Survivors

March 8th 2024, 8:00pm

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Attending follow-up appointments as blood cancer survivors can help prevent more dangerous outcomes, including secondary cancers, an expert told CURE®.

Trial Evaluates Reduced Chemo Post-Stem Cell Transplant in Blood Cancers

February 26th 2024, 10:00pm

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The first patient has been enrolled in a clinical trial evaluating a reduced dose of post-transplant immunosuppressive chemotherapy cyclophosphamide for patients with blood cancers.

Orca-T Improves Post-Transplant Survival in Patients With Blood Cancers

February 26th 2024, 4:00pm

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Orca-T outperformed post-transplant cyclophosphamide when it came to relapse-free survival and overall survival in patients with blood cancer who underwent a stem cell transplantation from a matched unrelated donor.