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Thank you, Cheryl C, Caregiver and SLB for getting back to me. I appreciate the responses. I am researching every thing about MDS and have been taking lots of notes. My understanding from our visit to DF was that because of the Multiple Myeloma dx and other medical issues (heart condition), that transplant would not be recommended...the specialist never came out and said that but that was our take away. My husband is 59. I am looking for anything that might give him a little more time if he decides not to transplant. Do any of you know someone who has chromosome 17p deletion with duplication of 17q? If yes, what treatment did they go with? BTW, I am really new at this type of forum as well, so I might not be doing all of this correctly, I am sure with a little more time I will get it...thanks again for the info appreciate all I can get..