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Understanding MDS
Majority of people are aware of the different types of cancer like leukemia and MDS that affect a number of people. However, there is a lack of general knowledge on the causes of these diseases and the options for treatment that are available. It is therefore very advantageous to completely understand the myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) before going to the procedure of asking regarding leukemia and all its forms.
MDS are a combined constitution of different hematological conditions that are integrated when there is an absence of adequate amounts of red and white blood cells in the body. MDS results from the bone marrow stem cell, causing a disorderly production of blood cells in the bloodstream. For many years this fatal form of cancer has commonly been called as “preleukemia” because it almost always leads to the development of leukemia, which is the cancer of the blood.
What Causes MDS?
A patient suffering from MDS experiences abnormal production and reproduction of blood cells. Simply put, this means that the blood reveals itself by producing adverse defects in its blood-forming cells. If this problem with the blood cells persists over time, more often it worsens, resulting in the gradual deterioration of the bone marrow.
Genetic factor are involved, specifically in children with MDS, in the development of the disease. Environmental factors are also involved in causing otherwise healthy cells to develop abnormalities.
Benzene is a toxic chemical that is consider to have cancer causing effects on the body. This chemical is used in the production of a variety of products such as gasoline, sodas and cigarettes. People who develop MDS are often not aware that they have been exposed to Benzene until it is too late.
Caution Signs for MDS
Studies have shown that about 1/3 of the patients who have MDS syndrome experience worsened health after their first diagnosis, resulting to the development of AML or acute myelogenous leukemia. Symptoms of MDS include:
*Paleness of skin
*Bruising and/or bleeding
*Experiencing extreme fatigue
*Recurring infections
If you are experiencing symptoms of MDS and have a history of being exposed to benzene, it is important to contact an experienced benzene attorney to receive a free evaluation of your case.
Look for articles on MDS and how it can be related to benzene exposure at the Benzene Leukemia Lawblog
