| What
is
MDS?
MDS, or
myelodysplastic syndrome,
is a collection of disorders in which
the bone marrow does not produce enough
blood cells.
Normally, the bone marrow produces three
major types of blood: red blood cells
(which carry oxygen to the blood), white
blood cells (which help the body fight
infections), and platelets (which help
blood clot).
MDS is
not considered a cancer. However, some
forms of MDS can progress to
acute myeloid leukemia (AML),
a type of cancer. |