Is there a link between myelodysplastic syndrome and having a genetic predisposition to develop colon cancer?

Not that I see listed, however there is a predisposition to develop acute myeloid leukemia. I don't know whether this is a genetic predisposition or whether it is just a change in MDS for the worse.

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Anyone else out there with myelodysplastic syndrome facing a bone marrow transplant?

I am actually a leukemia patient, but I have been through the transplant. Feel free to contact me if you wish. Also check out these sites www.marrow.org ...

What is myelodysplastic syndrome?can isonizid(present in ATT) create symptoms of it?Is there any cure of it?

go to: www.lrf.org.uk/en/1/infdispatmye.html

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Dx early Myelodysplastic Syndrome, should I worry, get 2nd opin.,do not know what to expect if anything. help?

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Besides chemo, how can I treat Myelodysplastic Syndrome?

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With myelodysplastic syndrome why does the body stop producing blood?

the blood is synthesized in the bone marrow of the long bones. in MDS (Myelo-Dysplastic Syndrome), the bone marrow undergoes FIBROSIS i.e. replacement of blood elements with fibrous tissue that ar...

Is Myelodysplastic syndrome genetic?

Yes and no. Yes, there are changes in the genes which are involved. No, it's not typically considered hereditary. More likely consided related to exposure to hazardous chemicals.

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If you have myelodysplastic syndromes (RARS)does it mean you have leukaemia or that you will get it later?

He has leukaemia.

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Myelodysplastic syndromes?

Here is the web site for the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation. It contains a wealth of information relating to education, advocacy and research. Hope it helps a little. ...