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How Are Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treated?

Treatment may relieve symptoms and help you live a longer, more normal life.

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on May 16, 2025

There are many options to treat myelodysplastic syndromes, or MDS. Treatment for MDS may help improve your quality of life and help you live a longer and more normal life. 

In this video, learn about the treatment options for MDS, according to Jonathan Feld, MD, Hematology Specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

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  • Jonathan Feld, MDJonathan Feld, MD, is a hematology specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

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