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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.

Promacta Improves Platelet Count, Transfusion Independence in MDS

July 24th 2023, 1:00pm

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Promacta tended to boost platelet counts in patients with low-risk MDS, and helped those patients be independent of transfusions, too.

Doctors and More Doctors: A Way of Life for Cancer Survivors

July 21st 2023, 5:00pm

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The bonds that you make with your doctors can last a lifetime, and I’m so glad to call many of them a friend.

Reblozyl Improves Blood Transfusion Independence in Lower-Risk MDS

July 10th 2023, 7:00pm

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Reblozyl treatment in patients with anemia from lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes achieved a greater independence from red blood cell transfusions compared with treatment with epoetin alfa.

Expanded Access Protocol Makes Imetelstat Available to Patients With MDS

July 4th 2023, 1:00pm

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Patients with lower risk myelodysplastic syndrome may now receive imetelstat — despite it not being FDA-approved.

Decluttering Can Help With Cancer

June 24th 2023, 6:00pm

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I experienced unexpected rewards of decluttering.

Cancer Helps Me Separate the Wheat from the Chaff

June 9th 2023, 5:00pm

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Cancer taught me not to worry about the little things.

Life With Cancer: Am I Sick, Lazy or Just Plain Tired?

May 25th 2023, 5:00pm

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Sometimes I feel lazy and berate myself instead of admitting that I am ill.

A Look at the Nutritional Impacts of an AML or MDS Diagnosis

May 16th 2023, 3:00pm

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Acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome may affect nutritional status, and more work is needed to ensure that patients are getting the food intake that they need, researchers found.

Life After Cancer Is Slower, But That’s Not All Bad

May 11th 2023, 5:00pm

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Slowing down due to cancer and COVID-19 made me realize the parts of life I’ve been missing, though my new pace isn’t all bad.

As a Cancer Survivor, I Appreciate the Song, 'Here Comes the Sun'

April 15th 2023, 5:00pm

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As a cancer survivor, I feel that the song, "Here comes the sun" can inspire us all.