Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging TOPICS

Can myelodysplastic syndrome be found early?

Currently, no special tests are recommended for early detection of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in the general population.

Follow-up physical exams and blood tests may help find some cases of MDS in cancer survivors previously treated with certain chemotherapy drugs.


Last Medical Review: 11/08/2012
Last Revised: 11/08/2012