Expert Video - How is higher-risk MDS treated?

MDS experts, Dr Alan List and Dr David Sallman, explain that the goals of therapy for patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are to improve symptoms, decrease the risk of leukemia, and improve survival. The primary treatment options for higher-risk MDS discussed are: hypomethylating agents (azacitidine and decitabine) and allogeneic stem cell transplant.

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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, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Takeda Oncology.

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