print email comment close The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation URL: http://www.mds-foundation.org Description: "MDS, or myelodysplastic syndromes, is a collection of disorders in which the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells. ... MDS is not considered a cancer. However, some forms of MDS can progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of cancer." The site for this "international organization devoted to the prevention, treatment, and study of the myelodysplastic syndromes" features a FAQ, information for patients, lists of international trials, and links to related sites. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bone marrow -- Diseases Myelodysplastic syndromes LII Database Information: Record 5310 created by Maria Brandt on 01/03/2005 Last modification on 01/03/2005 Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 04/25/2006 Published: 01/03/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/5310