Expert Video - What are the risk factors for MDS?

MDS expert, Dr Stephen Nimer, provides an overview of the factors that may increase the risk of developing myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), including: age, previous chemotherapy, high doses of radiation, and long-term exposure to certain chemicals. In rare cases, genetic changes may increase a person’s risk of developing MDS.

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Other Modules:

Understanding MDS-related Anemia

Understanding Erythropoiesis

Diagnosis of MDS

Understanding Genetic Mutations in MDS

Management and Treatment of MDS

Managing and Treating MDS-related Anemia

Mutation-Driven Therapy in MDS

Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

Understanding Clinical Trials in MDS

Including Everyone in Clinical Trials for MDS

Animation - Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Slide Show - Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Expert Videos

1. What is MDS?

2. What causes MDS?

3. What are the symptoms of MDS?

4. What are the risk factors for MDS?

5. Can MDS be prevented?

6. Is MDS hereditary? Does genetics play a role?

7. What are the types of MDS?

8. How is MDS classified?

9. How serious a cancer is MDS? What is the prognosis for MDS?

Patient Videos

10. George's story: How did you find out you had MDS?

11. George's story: What has been the biggest challenge for you with your MDS?

12. George's story: What has been the biggest surprise for you with your MDS?

13. George's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with MDS?

14. David's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with MDS?

This educational activity has been developed by the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Acceleron Pharma, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Takeda Oncology.

This website is part of the Animated Patient™ series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.