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The blood cells of people with MDS do not mature normally
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Did roald dahl have a heart attack when he died?
No, Roald Dahl did not have a heart attack when he died. He passed away due to a rare blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome.
What are the most common symptomes in myelodysplastic syndrome?
There are many symptoms in myelodysplastic syndrome. Myelodyspalastic syndrome is when bone marrow doesn't produce enough blood cells for the body. Some of the more common symptoms are anemia, bleeding and infections.
What was the cause of Roald Dahls death?
Roald Dahl died from a rare blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome in 1990. It is a condition where the bone marrow doesn't produce enough healthy blood cells.
Is Myelodysplastic Syndrome cancer?
Yes
What is another name for preleukemia?
myelodysplastic syndrome
What condition can develop into leukemia?
myelodysplastic syndrome
What can lower RDW count?
A lower RDW is normal. Diseases, such as myelodysplastic syndrome or even acute blood loss can increase it.
Where would you go to get treatment for Myelodysplastic syndrome?
THE DOCTORS OFFICE
When does Myelodysplastic syndrome develop?
The average age at diagnosis is 70
A cancerous blood condition previously known as preleukemia?
Myelodysplastic syndrome was the cancerous blood condition which was previously known as preleukemia. With this condition, the bone marrow is unable to produce sufficient amounts of healthy blood cells. Although there is no cure for this condition yet, there are some treatment options available, such as blood transfusions, and medications that increase the production of blood cells.
How did Roald Dahl pass away?
Roald Dahl died on November 23rd 1990 at the age if 74. He died of a blood disease, myelodysplastic syndrome.
What does Myelodysplastic syndrome do to the bone marrow?
The bone marrow is unable to develop a normal amount of mature blood cells, and is also not able to increase blood cell production when mature cells are needed
