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Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Source: Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 4, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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The treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes may include the following:
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Supportive care with one or more of the following:
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Supportive care with one or more of the following:
Transfusion therapy.
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Supportive care with one or more of the following:
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
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Supportive care with one or more of the following:
Antibiotic therapy.
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Treatments to slow progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML):
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Treatments to slow progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML):
Lenalidomide.
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Treatments to slow progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML):
Immunosuppressive therapy.
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Treatments to slow progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML):
Azacitidine and decitabine.
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Treatments to slow progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML):
Chemotherapy used in acute myeloid leukemia.
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Chemotherapy with stem cell transplant.
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Patients who were treated in the past with chemotherapy or radiation therapy may develop myeloid neoplasms related to that therapy. Treatment options are the same as for other myelodysplastic syndromes.
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