Expert Video - What’s the prognosis for MDS-related anemia? How is prognosis determined?
MDS experts, Dr Rafael Bejar and Dr Casey O’Connell, provide an overview of how prognosis (outlook) is determined in MDS. Risk scores are used to predict outlook and decide on treatment options. Your doctor will calculate your risk score based on which blood counts are low, your number of blasts, and any gene changes they see. They also describe the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) and the Revised International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-R) tools that categorize risk, ranging from very low risk to very high risk. Lastly, the experts explain the various meanings of the term “risk” as it relates to MDS: risk of the MDS developing into acute myeloid leukemia (AML), as well as risk of overall survival (life expectancy with MDS).
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Animation - Understanding MDS-related Anemia
Slide Show - Understanding MDS-related Anemia
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What is MDS-related anemia? What causes it?
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What is a complete blood count? How does it show if I have anemia?
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What are the symptoms of MDS-related anemia?
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What makes people with MDS more likely to have anemia?
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What happens in MDS-related anemia over time?
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What’s the prognosis for MDS-related anemia? How is prognosis determined?
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Which questions should I ask my doctor about my MDS-related anemia?
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How is MDS-related anemia diagnosed?
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How is MDS-related anemia screened and monitored?
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Which other conditions have symptoms similar to MDS-related anemia?
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If I have MDS-related anemia, what should I watch out for in daily life?
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Which specific diagnosis questions should I ask my doctor about my MDS?
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How does acute myeloid leukemia (AML) relate to MDS?
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Why is it important to understand the causes of unexplained anemia?
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Abby’s story: How did you find out you had MDS-related Anemia?
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Barry’s story: How did you find out you had MDS-related Anemia?
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Bill’s story: How did you find out you had MDS-related Anemia?
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Abby’s story: How was your MDS-related Anemia diagnosed?
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Barry’s story: How was your MDS-related Anemia diagnosed?
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Bill’s story: How was your MDS-related Anemia diagnosed?
