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Expert Video - Is an MDS-related genetic mutation something I was born with or something that occurred later on?

Dr. Rafael Bejar, MDS expert from the University of San Diego Moores Cancer Center, discusses somatic mutations and germline mutations in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Somatic mutations develop from changes in genes over a lifetime. Germline mutations, passed down from parents, may predispose someone to develop MDS. Dr. Bejar explains how common each of these types is in MDS and what their presence may mean for prognosis and MDS treatment.

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Animation - Understanding Genetic Mutations in MDS
Animation - Understanding Genetic Mutations in MDS
Slide Show - Understanding Genetic Mutations in MDS
Slide Show - Understanding Genetic Mutations in MDS
Expert Videos
What is a genetic mutation, a biomarker, and cytogenetic analysis in MDS?
1. What is a genetic mutation, a biomarker, and cytogenetic analysis in MDS?
Why is understanding genetic mutations and cytogenetics in MDS important?
2. Why is understanding genetic mutations and cytogenetics in MDS important?
Is an MDS-related genetic mutation something I was born with or something that occurred later on?
3. Is an MDS-related genetic mutation something I was born with or something that occurred later on?
How do my genetic mutations influence MDS risk?
4. How do my genetic mutations influence MDS risk?
How does genetic testing help in MDS diagnosis?
5. How does genetic testing help in MDS diagnosis?
How is genetic testing for MDS carried out?
6. How is genetic testing for MDS carried out?
Which genetic mutations and cytogenetic changes have a more favorable response to MDS treatment?
7. Which genetic mutations and cytogenetic changes have a more favorable response to MDS treatment?
Which genetic mutations and cytogenetic changes have a less favorable response to MDS treatment?
8. Which genetic mutations and cytogenetic changes have a less favorable response to MDS treatment?
Which MDS genetic mutations are most likely to cause relapse?
9. Which MDS genetic mutations are most likely to cause relapse?
What questions should I ask my doctor about MDS genetic testing?
10. What questions should I ask my doctor about MDS genetic testing?
Patient Videos
Becky's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
11. Becky's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
Donna's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
12. Donna's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
Holly's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
13. Holly's story: What is your MDS gene mutation profile? When and how were you tested for it?
Becky's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
14. Becky's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
Donna's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
15. Donna's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
Holly's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?
16. Holly's story: What advice do you have for other MDS patients about genetic testing?

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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