What Are Symptoms and Complications of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)?
Symptoms may vary depending on which blood cells are affected by MDS.
Symptoms and complications of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) can vary from person to person. It may depend on which blood cells are affected, how aggressive the MDS is, and what other health conditions the person has.
In this video, learn about some of the common symptoms and complications of MDS, according to Jonathan Feld, MD, Hematology Specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
- Jonathan Feld, MDJonathan Feld, MD, is a hematology specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
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