How To Treat Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of bone marrow disorders. Bone marrow produces blood cells that develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. In myelodysplastic syndromes, the immature cells made by bone marrow do not mature into the appropriate cells and can either accumulate in the bone marrow or die shortly after they leave the bone marrow. These conditions lead to an inadequate number of mature blood cells. Not having the appropriate number of cells in circulation can lead to anemia, infections, easy bruising, spontaneous bleeding, or even leukemia.

Additionally, because of the myelodysplastic syndrome they have, the cells produced might not work properly.