Hi, Jan.
Welcome to Marrowforums! Getting second opinion about your MDS diagnosis and suggested treatments is certainly a good idea, especially with as complicated a medical history as you have. You can look at our
Medical Resources page for a list of major U.S. treatment centers to find one near you. If there isn't a center close by, you'll want to try to find a hematologist who is experienced in dealing with MDS.
The Aplastic Anemica & MDS International Foundation has educational information about MDS that will help to answer many basic questions for you. You can contact them at 800/747-2820 or order their
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Basic Explanations packet online.
There is a lot of knowledge to be gained from our members, too. Just let us know what questions you have.
Regards,
Ruth Cuadra