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Support comes in many forms: the direct efforts of medical professionals and the support staff at treatment centers, the work done on our behalf by support organizations like the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, the printed and online resources that we use on our own, the grounding we get from our family, friends, and communities, and the practical advice and lifted spirits we can get by sharing our experiences with other patients who have traveled the same road.
When we fear for our health and the health of our loved ones, it's easy to feel alone, so it can help to share our stories, including our successes and setbacks. It's easiest to share like this face to face, but MDS is rare so patients don't often meet other MDS patients in person. The Internet gives us the next best thing: a chance to find each other and support each other long distance.
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