[Marie P.]

Dear Gipper,
Thank you so much for your answer and for the very useful links you gave me. I read them both and learned a little more on this mysterious desease. My blasts are around 5 % and I understand that as long as they stay low, it's good news. Your figures seem to be fairly good too and I hope you still have many comfortable years ahead of you. Thank your again... you were the first to communicate with me on this forum!
Let's hope! Together, we are stronger!
Marie P.

Originally Posted by gipper

Hi Marie,

There are two broad categories of MDS - primary (de novo) and secondary (secondary to prior chemo or radiation treatment). It is an undeniable fact that secondary MDS results in a poorer prognosis; however, treatments are available including bone marrow transplantation which could result in remission. Your eligibility for a transplant would depend on your overall health. Do discuss your prognosis with your doctor (they're often reluctant to do so, so you may have to prod a bit). I'm going to provide a couple links below, one fairly brief and the other very lengthy and detailed. You can find many more by googling "secondary MDS".

http://www.ehow.com/about_5184248_md...treatment.html

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/207347-overview

I'm sure others who may have secondary MDS will chime in. There's always hope - try to keep a positive attitude. Many of us have lived a good number of years after getting the MDS dianosis.

Wishing you the best.