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Is This Site Only For Multiple Myeloma? Will I Be Able To Get Any Information On MDS? I Was Just Diagnosed With Myelodysplastic Syndrome..

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Hazen, ND
May 27
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This site primarily focuses on multiple myeloma. However, there is some information about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in the context of its connection to multiple myeloma. For instance, MDS is mentioned as a slower-growing disease that forms in the blood cells of the bone marrow and can sometimes progress to acute Show Full Answer

This site primarily focuses on multiple myeloma. However, there is some information about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in the context of its connection to multiple myeloma. For instance, MDS is mentioned as a slower-growing disease that forms in the blood cells of the bone marrow and can sometimes progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Additionally, certain treatments for multiple myeloma have been linked to an increased risk of developing MDS.

For more detailed information specifically about MDS, it would be best to consult resources dedicated to that condition or speak with your healthcare provider.

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