George describes the initial symptoms he experienced and the low counts of platelets, red cells and white cells he had leading up to his diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
In kind memory of the passing of George Benson who wanted to share his experiences with others suffering from MDS.
George describes the biggest challenge he has faced with his MDS, which is the pain and discomfort he experiences after bone marrow tests.
In kind memory of the passing of George Benson who wanted to share his experiences with others suffering from MDS.
George describes the biggest surprises he has had with his MDS. He has been able to maintain a full quality of life and hasn’t been as sick as he could have been. He also talks about the tremendous support he has received from the MDS Foundation.
In kind memory of the passing of George Benson who wanted to share his experiences with others suffering from MDS.
George shares practical advice for other people on their journey with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). He recommends staying as healthy as possible by maintaining healthy habits and staying away from germs.
In kind memory of the passing of George Benson who wanted to share his experiences with others suffering from MDS.
George describes the process and tests he went through when he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). He also talks about what his doctors told him and how he felt when he learned of his diagnosis.
In kind memory of the passing of George Benson who wanted to share his experiences with others suffering from MDS.
This educational activity has been developed by the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Acceleron Pharma, Celgene Corporation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Takeda Oncology.
This website is part of the Animated Patient™ series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.