MDS: Low Risk Isn't No Risk
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a rare category of bone marrow disorders that may develop into acute myeloid leukemia, are categorized into risk groups ranging from very low to very high risk. However, this language can be misleading to patients. Low risk (LR) does not equate to low impact or lack of urgency. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Amy DeZern, MD, MHS, from Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Christin Blair DeStefano, MD, FACP, from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, about the importance of aligning language and terminology regarding LR-MDS across…
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