Expert Video - What causes MDS?
MDS expert, Dr Stephen Nimer, explains that with a few exceptions, the exact causes of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are unknown. Some factors may increase the risk of developing MDS, including: certain genetic changes, previous chemotherapy, exposure to high dose radiation, and long-term exposure to certain chemicals. MDS happens when something affects the bone marrow cells, changing the DNA’s instructions for making blood cells, but doctors don’t know exactly what affects the cells to cause MDS in a particular person at a particular time.
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What is MDS?
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What causes MDS?
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What are the symptoms of MDS?
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What are the risk factors for MDS?
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Can MDS be prevented?
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Is MDS hereditary? Does genetics play a role?
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What are the types of MDS?
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How is MDS classified?
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How serious a cancer is MDS? What is the prognosis for MDS?
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George's story: How did you find out you had MDS?
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George's story: What has been the biggest challenge for you with your MDS?
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George's story: What has been the biggest surprise for you with your MDS?
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George's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with MDS?
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David's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with MDS?
