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Hi Greg,
I found the new thread and have already read it! I will follow the discussion.
I had written something, but the storm here resulted in me losing it.
This was my lay understanding of the differences. I thought AA was a result of the marrow not producing enough blood cells. While MDS was the marrow production resulting from faulty cell production due to chromosome abnormalities that have developed.
As a result, I didn't understand how someone with AA would possibly later develop into MDS because they didn't have the cytogenic issues.
I understand a bit more, and I will continue to follow all the information that people add to your newly created thread.
Thanks again,
Janice
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Female, age 52 - Diagnosed May, 2011 Hypoplastic MDS. Cytogenetics showing 2 abnormalities on chromosome 15. Blasts<5%, IPSS of 1. All blood counts low, but no treatment; watch and wait. Registered for MUD; on Feb. 23/12 two donor matches found but returned since not needed yet!
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