Although many people have often heard of various types of cancer like leukemia and MDS, everyone is not always educated about what causes these illnesses and the different types of treatments that are available. However, when asking questions about leukemia in all of its forms, its best to first have a clear understanding of myleodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

MDS syndrome are a combined formulation of various hematological conditions that are joined when a lack of white and red blood cells is present in the body. MDS occur as the result of the bone marrow stem cell and can cause an erratic production of the blood cells in the bloodstream. Until recently this fatal cancer was most commonly referred to as preleukemia since it almost always anticipates the development of leukemia, or the cancer of the blood.

The Causes of MDS

When doctors refer to a patient with MDS syndrome experiencing an abnormal production and reproduction of blood cells, this means that the patient’s blood is manifesting itself by creating negative defects in its blood-forming cells. As this problem with the blood cells continues it often worsens and the bone marrow slowly starts to deteriorate.

Although MDS syndrome can be genetic, particularly in children who develop the cancer, there are also environmental factors that have been known to cause abnormalities in healthy cells, creating cancer-causing ones. Among the top causes of many different forms of cancer is the body’s exposure to the chemical benzene. Benzene is a toxic chemical that is used in sodas, cigarettes, gasoline and in the production of different goods. In many cases, people who develop cancers like MDS as the result of benzene exposure are actually unaware that they’re inhaling, ingesting or handing the substance.

Caution Signs

Researchers claim that one-third of all MDS syndrome victims’ health worsens following their initial diagnosis and they in turn develop acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

Some common symptoms of MDS syndrome include:

• Bleeding and Bruising
• Reoccurring Infections
• Extreme Fatigue
• Pale skin

If you or someone you know is suffering from one or all of the above symptoms or you’re still unclear about what MDS is, please contact us today to speak with one of our trustworthy attorneys who will evaluate your case and ensure that you receive the legal guidance you deserve.

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See Also:

• WhatisMDS
• Myleodysplastic Syndromes

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