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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of rare blood disorders that occur when the bone marrow stops producing healthy blood cells and instead produces immature blood cells that function poorly. This results in the production of too many defective blood cells and not enough healthy cells. In people with myelodysplastic syndrome, the disorder begins when a defect occurs in a stem cell in the bone marrow. That stem cell, in turn, produces blood cells that carry the same defect. These defective cells grow to outnumber healthy blood cells and live longer. They also produce chemicals that cause other stem cells to die too early, resulting in low blood counts. The abnormal cells also crowd out the healthy cells. MDS can progress over time into acute myelogenous leukemia. Between 12,000 and 20,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with MDS each year. The condition typically affects older adults, although there has been an increase in the number of cases in young people in recent years. Exposure to benzene and certain other toxic solvents and chemicals can cause myelodysplastic syndrome.
Symptoms of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) This Web site is sponsored by the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Please understand that the information provided is not medical advice, but is simply offered as a resource to help you learn about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and benzene. Please discuss your health-related questions and concerns with your doctor. Benzene can cause myelodysplastic syndrome and other disorders and blood cancers. If you have been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and would like information about your legal rights, please call us at 800-946-9646 or e-mail us at Please also visit our glossary for helpful definitions of medical terms relating to the diagnosis and treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes. |
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