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Phone within the US
1-(800)-637-0839Outside the US only
1-609-298-1035Address
The MDS Foundation
228 Park Ave S
PMB 118983
New York, NY
10003-1502
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One Voice Inspires, Many Voices Transform
Patient
I was diagnosed with MDS ring sideroblasts in 2018. I was on Procrit for two
years and then Luspatercept for two years. my hemoglobin dropped to 7.8
and had my first transfusion on August 1, 2025. I will be starting Imeltestat
on August 20th. I have been dizzy, lightheaded and fatigued.
Discover genuine accounts from individuals navigating MDS. These stories reflect the real challenges and strengths within our community.

Patient
After surviving APLm3 leukemia 2008-2010 and being pronounced ‘cured’ in 2014 I did my best to “het bsck into life”.
I, never feeling ‘myself’ and struggling with anemia(s) and all sorts of body pains…

Patient
My name is Mercedes. I’m 58 years old and I’m a retired Certified Nurse Midwife & former Army nurse. I had fatigue for no apparent reason starting in 2016 that just kept getting worse …I had physic…

Professional
I am a physician at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, and I have dedicated my career to caring for patients with MDS and acute leukemia. As an MDS specialist, I have the privilege…
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