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What does Myelodysplastic syndrome do to the bone marrow?
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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
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What can cause hypercellular bone marrow?
hy·per·cel·lu·lar·i·ty : The presence of an abnormal excess of cells (as in bone marrow)
What is the soft part on the bone called?
The innermost part of the bone in called the Bone Marrow or inner bone
What system is the bone marrow from?
well bone marrow is a substance that is inside of the bone, so there for bone marrow is part of the skeletal system.
What bone marrow is used in a bone marrow transplant?
the purpose of the bone marrow is to make up the bone
Which bone marrow transplant uses the patients own bone marrow?
it is called an autologous bone marrow transplant
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 is a group of bone marrow disorders?
myelodysplastic
What are Myelodysplastic or myeloproliferative diseases?
A myeloproliferative neoplasm(MPN) are a group of bone marrow diseases which may develope into acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome in the worst case scenarios. The cause is a genetic change (mutation).
How is Myelodysplastic syndrome divided?
MDS is divided into five different subtypes that are classified according to the number and appearance of blast cells in the bone marrow
Where can one find information on myelodysplastic syndrome foundation?
Myelodysplastic syndrome is a disorder affecting the bone marrow. The foundation for this syndrome has an official site called MDS-Foundation. It has information about the disease for both patients and their doctors, as well as information on clinical trials, and how one can donate.
What can cause hypercellular bone marrow?
hy·per·cel·lu·lar·i·ty : The presence of an abnormal excess of cells (as in bone marrow)
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.
What illness can be cured with REVLIMID?
REVLIMID, otherwise known as Lenalidomide, is a prescription drug used to treat anemia caused by myelodysplastic syndrome, a disease where bone marrow in the body does not make enough blood cells.
Is Myelodysplastic Syndrome cancer?
Yes
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.
What is another name for preleukemia?
myelodysplastic syndrome
What condition can develop into leukemia?
myelodysplastic syndrome
