Myelodysplastic syndromes are a type of cancer that refers to certain bone marrow disorders. They may affect the production of healthy blood cells in the body. There are certain treatment options available for this disease, depending on the severity and the form you have. In this article, we will list several common approaches to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms, and slow progression in people with myelodysplastic syndromes.
Bone Marrow Transplant
A bone marrow transplant or a stem cell transplant is currently the only treatment that may cure myelodysplastic syndromes. During this procedure, a doctor will use high doses of chemotherapy medications to remove the cancerous blood cells from the bone marrow. After that, these removed cells are replaced with healthy ones, which can be donated by other people or transplanted from other parts of the patient’s body. A bone marrow transplant may increase the risk of serious complications. Therefore, it tends to be a more suitable option for those who are healthy and can endure the side effects. [1]
