My grandma has myelodysplastic syndrome. How is this related to Leukemia (if it is)? She's tried various
treatments. Had transfusions, which went to every 3 weeks. Now is starting Chemo. She is 72. Any ino would be great!
Thanks.
- Kim J
My mother-in-law was diagnosed with MDS back in January 2008. She had 4 rounds of chemo and then was told she was doing okay six weeks ago. She has had numerous blood and platelet transfusions. This past weekend she was admitted to the hospital because she could not handle the pain. Here, the MDS turned into Acute Leukemia and was told she only had a few weeks. MDS is a "shadow" leukemia. Keep a close eye on her blood and platelet counts. My mother-in-law is also 74 and not in the best help before she was diagnosed. Best of luck to you!
- sondra
this is also known as "preleukemia". If you will type in myelodysplastic syndrome in the Web Search bar it will take you to info on this disease and treatments. I will say a prayer for all of you.May God be with you all .
- stef86_id
It is a syndrome where the bone marrow failed to make normal pre-blood cells (hematopoetic cells) resulting in blood cells deficiency (pan-cytopenia)
It does have a relation to leukemia since it can transform to acute myeloid leukemia -> where the damaged bone marrow cells replaced by the leukemia cells
The transfusion is needed because of the blood cells deficiency.
Leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment of this blood-related cancer.
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