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.
UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Review each provider for availability.
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.
4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Myeloma and other plasma cell neoplasms are diseases in which the body produces too many plasma cells in the bone marrow, and these cells become abnormal.
