Patient Video - Holly's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
Holly talks about her MDS gene mutation profile, which is a TP53 gene mutation, and the experiences she had with her MDS diagnosis and mutation testing.
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What is a genetic mutation, a biomarker, and cytogenetic analysis in MDS?
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Why is understanding genetic mutations and cytogenetics in MDS important?
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Is an MDS-related genetic mutation something I was born with or something that occurred later on?
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How do my genetic mutations influence MDS risk?
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How does genetic testing help in MDS diagnosis?
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How is genetic testing for MDS carried out?
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Which genetic mutations and cytogenetic changes have a more favorable response to MDS treatment?
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Which genetic mutations and cytogenetic changes have a less favorable response to MDS treatment?
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Which MDS genetic mutations are most likely to cause relapse?
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What questions should I ask my doctor about MDS genetic testing?
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Becky's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
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Donna's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
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Holly's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
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Becky's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
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Donna's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
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Holly's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
