What is myelodysplastic syndrome?
Myelodysplastic syndrome describes a group of blood disorders characterized by ineffective production of certain blood cells within the bone marrow often leading to anemia. It has been called preleukemia because it may transform to acute myelogenous leukemia.
How do members experience myelodysplastic syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myelodysplastic syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Neutropenia (low neutrophils)
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has myelodysplastic syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 13 | |
| 60s | 41 | |
| 70+ | 91 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 74 | |
| Female | 81 |
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