What follows is a description of new treatments for myelodysplastic syndrome that are currently in the investigational stages, meaning that they are considered experimental and may not yet be available for general use. Discuss these and any other treatment options for MDS with your doctor if you are interested in exploring them. Your doctor might recommend you as a candidate for a clinical trial for one of these or another investigational treatment.
Alternative types of transplants
Peripheral stem cell transplants: This alternative form of transplant uses healthy stem cells from the blood of the donor, instead of from the bone marrow. This may be a viable alternative for older adults with MDS who do not have a suitable matched donor for a bone marrow transplant.
Mini-transplants: Mini-transplants, also called non-myeloablative transplants, use a less toxic pre-treatment regimen than standard bone marrow transplantation. This experimental transplant is more frequently used in older patients with MDS.
Autologous transplants: This is a form of bone marrow transplantation where the MDS patient serves as his or her own donor.
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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