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Condition: Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Also called: MDS

A type of cancer in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets) and there are abnormal cells in the blood and/or bone marrow. When there are fewer healthy blood cells, infection, anemia, or bleeding may occur. Sometimes, MDS becomes acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Also called myelodysplastic syndrome.

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Resources Related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (Article)

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) treatment options include supportive care, drug therapy, and chemotherapy with allogeneic stem cell transplant.

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Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (Article)

Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells.

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Clinical Trials

Search our clinical trials for those related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

Treatments and Procedures Related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

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Providers Diagnosing or Treating Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Review each provider for availability.

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Cesar Giancarlo Gentille Sanchez, M.D.

Cesar Giancarlo Gentille Sanchez, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Muthu V. Kumaran, M.D.

Muthu V. Kumaran, M.D. Medical Oncologist

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Carolina D. Schinke, M.D.

Carolina D. Schinke, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Ankur Varma, M.D.

Ankur Varma, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Maurizio Zangari, M.D.

Maurizio Zangari, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Note that the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Medical Oncology Clinic

Medical Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8530
Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

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Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Multiple Myeloma Center at UAMS

Myeloma Care (Part of Cancer Care)

The UAMS Myeloma Center is the most comprehensive center in the world for research and clinical care related to multiple myeloma.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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