I'm shocked and disappointed to learn about your dad's relapse.
Monosomy 7 is common with MDS, and is usually an unwelcome sign. But for that reason, researchers have put effort into studying it.
Outcomes are generally better when there are only 1 or 2 genetic mutations, compared with what they call a "complex karyotype" with many mutations, but it also depends on the specific combination. The statistics that help doctors determine a prognosis apply to overall groups of patients, but not necessarily to any one patient.
Please let us know what the doctors recommend now.
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