David's story: How did you find out you had MDS and needed a blood and marrow transplant?

Patient Video - David's story: How did you find out you had MDS and needed a blood and marrow transplant?

David describes the tests he underwent for the diagnosis of his MDS, as well as the experiences he had leading to his blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

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Animation - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

Slide Show - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

Expert Videos

1. What is a blood and marrow transplant (BMT)?

2. Who can be a blood and marrow transplant donor?

3. How is a blood and marrow transplant done? What should I expect?

4. What is Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) and why does it happen?

5. How effective is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT)?

6. Is blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) safe?

Patient Videos

7. David's story: How did you find out you had MDS and needed a blood and marrow transplant?

8. David's story: What was your experience with blood and marrow transplantation?

Other Modules:

Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Diagnosis of MDS

Management and Treatment of MDS

Understanding MDS-related Anemia

Managing and Treating MDS-related Anemia

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.