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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Myelodysplastic Syndromes

What are my hematocrit, white cell count, and platelet count?
What is the percentage of blasts in my bone marrow?
What are the results of my cytogenic testing?
What is the classification of my MDS?
What is my prognosis?
What are my treatment options?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment option?
What side effects can be expected from treatment?
What is the recovery time for the treatment?
How long before I will see any positive effects of treatment?
What types of supportive care do you offer for MDS patients?

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