Expert Video - How effective is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT)?

Expert Video - How effective is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT)?

MDS experts, Dr Alan List and Dr David Sallman, discuss the effectiveness of blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). BMT may cure MDS in some patients, while for others remission may be the best result. Talk to your doctor about whether BMT is an option for you.

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Animation - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

Animation - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

Slide Show - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

Slide Show - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

Expert Videos

What is a blood and marrow transplant (BMT)?

1. What is a blood and marrow transplant (BMT)?

Who can be a blood and marrow transplant donor?

2. Who can be a blood and marrow transplant donor?

How is a blood and marrow transplant done? What should I expect?

3. How is a blood and marrow transplant done? What should I expect?

What is Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) and why does it happen?

4. What is Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) and why does it happen?

How effective is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT)?

5. How effective is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT)?

Is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) safe?

6. Is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) safe?

Patient Videos

David's story: How did you find out you had MDS and needed a blood and marrow transplant?

7. David's story: How did you find out you had MDS and needed a blood and marrow transplant?

David's story: What was your experience with blood and marrow transplantation?

8. David's story: What was your experience with blood and marrow transplantation?

Other Modules:

Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Understanding MDS-related Anemia

Understanding MDS-related Anemia

Understanding Erythropoiesis

Understanding Erythropoiesis

Diagnosis of MDS

Diagnosis of MDS

Understanding Genetic Mutations in MDS

Understanding Genetic Mutations in MDS

Management and Treatment of MDS

Management and Treatment of MDS

Managing and Treating MDS-related Anemia

Managing and Treating MDS-related Anemia

Mutation-Driven Therapy in MDS

Mutation-Driven Therapy in 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.