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The purpose of this information guide is to help patients newly diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes and
their families to find sources of information and support. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather
to provide starting points for information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource
Center (PERC) of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Revised 8/08
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
"Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)." [PDF]
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation.
"Myelodysplastic Syndromes Basic Explanations". [PDF]
Caley, Beverly A.
"Treatment Boost for
MDS".
Cure; Vol. 5, No. 4, Fall 2006 (p.18).
Gotlib, Jason R.; Fechter, Lenn.
100 questions & answers about myelodysplastic syndromes. Sudbury, Mass.:
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2008.
All About Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Go to the American Cancer Society site
[this link will open in a second window]
- Click on: "Choose a cancer topic"
- Select " Myelodysplastic Syndrome " from the list and click "Go"
- Click on: "All About Myelodysplastic Syndrome "
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.
This site offers printable versions in PDF files of brochures, newsletters, patient conferences and Frequently Asked Questions about
Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation
This site offers a patient handbook, a collection of in-depth articles and research updates.
Myeloproliferative Disorders page
on cancer.gov
This page links to treatment statements about Myelodsyplastic Syndromes and to other related documents.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes from the University of Michigan
Comprehensive Cancer Center.
A short overview of the condition and information about the hematology/oncology team at the University of Michigan
Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.
800-747-2820 or 410-867-0242
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Michigan Chapter
This list does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. It is provided
for educational purposes only and are not intended for nor engaged in rendering medical advice or professional
services. The information provided through this list and its links should not be used for diagnosing or treating
a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.
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