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Originally Posted by donna j.
Hi Sharon,
I don't know if you saw my earlier reply, but the World Health Organization and the National Cancer Institute recognize it. I have benefited from a Cancer Pool at my job assisting with pay while I work on my MDS, and the American Society has offered me services as a Cancer patient.
The AAMDS Org presentation I discussed in my earlier posting, did aknowledge MDS as cancer, however the Dr. does mention the MDS "shadowlands".
Giving something a "label" can be a beneficial thing.
hope this helps
Donna
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yes, i have seen your quote and much appreciated. thank you for guiding me in the right direction, and for all your help. i am learning that the more i understand about mds, the less 'threatening' i feel-if that makes any sense?