More information about myelodysplastic syndrome

From your American Cancer Society

The following information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome Detailed Guide

After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Blood Donation and Transfusion

Stem Cell Transplant (Peripheral Blood, Bone Marrow, and Cord Blood Transplants) (also available in Spanish)

Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home (also available in Spanish)

Infections in People With Cancer

Leukemia: Acute Myeloid (Myelogenous)

Second Cancers Caused by Cancer Treatment

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

When Cancer Doesn’t Go Away

Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/cancer/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order.

National organizations and Web sites*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:

Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.
Toll-free number: 1-800-747-2820
Web site: www.aamds.org

Be the Match (formerly National Marrow Donor Program)
Toll-free number: 1-800-MARROW2 (1-800-627-7692)
Web site: www.bethematch.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Toll-free number: 1-800-955-4572
Web site: www.lls.org

The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc.
Toll-free number: 1-800-MDS-0839 (1-800-637-0839)
Web site: www.mds-foundation.org

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: www.cancer.gov

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.