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
1. Animation - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS
Slide Show - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS
2. Slide Show - Blood and Marrow Transplantation in MDS

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Patient Videos

David's story: How did you find out you had MDS and needed a blood and marrow transplant?
9. David's story: How did you find out you had MDS and needed a blood and marrow transplant?
David's story: What was your experience with blood and marrow transplantation?
10. David's story: What was your experience with blood and marrow transplantation?

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Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Diagnosis of MDS
Management and Treatment of MDS
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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.