Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are potentially life-threatening diseases involving abnormal myeloid stem cells. Doctors use the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) or the World Health Organization Prognostic Scoring System (WPSS) to determine the prognosis of MDS. MDS can cause cytopenias or abnormalities in white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets. Some types of MDS can […]
Myelodysplastic anemia is a symptom of myelodysplastic syndrome, affecting the production of blood cells in the bone marrow. It can cause anemia, bleeding, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Treatment involves managing symptoms with medication and hormones, and bone marrow transplants in severe cases. The cause is unknown, but chemotherapy, radiation, toxins, and genetics may contribute. […]
