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Source: Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 4, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.
Treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes includes supportive care, drug therapy, and stem cell transplant.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Supportive care
The following types of treatment are used:
Drug therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy with stem cell transplant
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
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