[Bob]

My mother was recently diagnosed with MDS. She has low red, white, and platelet counts. They performed two BMB, but did not find any evidence of MDS in her bone marrow that would cement the diagnosis. They have performed many other tests to rule out other problems that may cause her low blood count. We got a second opinion and through the process of elimination of other possible causes, could only diagnose her with MDS. She is currently being treated with Vidaza. She just completed her first cycle, but have not seen any progress yet.