Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (6 links) Myelodysplastic syndromes, sometimes called "pre-leukaemia" are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow does not produce enough normal blood cells. Common symptoms are anaemia, bleeding, easy bruisability, and fatigue. These Myelodysplastic syndromes can occur in all age groups but are more common in people aged over 60. Myelodysplastic syndromes may develop spontaneously or be secondary to treatment with chemotherapy / radiotherapy. There is an association with Myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukaemia. Patient's information for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (CancerNet) Information about the disease, staging, and treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by a panel of medical experts. Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Booklet (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, USA) Myelodysplastic Syndromes (Leukemia Research Fund , UK) on-line booklet Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation The Foundation was established by a group of international physicians and researchers to provide an ongoing exchange of information about MDS. The web site includes information for patients, health professionals and researchers. Paediatric - Myelodysplastic syndrome / Juvenile chronic myeloid leukaemia (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line booklet. ********** Information for Health Professionals *********** Physician's PDQ statement for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (CancerNet) A referenced overview of the disease, cellular classification, staging, and current treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by experts at the NCI. See also Hematology See also Related Organizations