MDS

There are times in our cancer journey – and in life – when we want to “freeze time.” I am only in temporary remission, and eventually will have to go back on chemo again. This time it will likely be a new one with unknown consequences.
 

Sometimes all we can do it put one foot in front of the other to keep going.

It is difficult to be patient, but cancer is a powerful teacher.

My doctor explained to me I was in what is called “partial remission.” I am well aware that this is temporary, but as I wrote in another article – so is life! While there is no cure for my disease, I choose to appreciate each and every day that I feel good.

The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation presented its first Lifetime Achievement in Science Award to Mary Horowitz, MD, MS at the Foundation’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon and Awards Program on May 18, 2019. Dr. Horowitz was honored for the significant impact her work has had on stem cell transplant and hematologic malignancy practice worldwide.

The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation records educational webinars for patients.

On June 19, the webinar to be presented is “Shared Decision Making - Empowering Patients,” taught by Susan Berg, MS, LGC, from the Center for Shared Decision Making at Dartmouth – Hitchcock.

Only half of patients reported their blood cancer was detected while visiting a doctor after experiencing symptoms versus detection during a routine medical test or exam or while under the care of a doctor for another health condition.

Many patients with myelodysplastic syndrome are not receiving early treatment.

Learning more about MDS will lead to better diagnostics and more personalized treatments.