What's Up Doc? Myelodysplastic Syndrome 2018

By Dr. Jeff Hersh/Daily News Correspondent, Winchester Star: Health
Tue, 04/24/2018 - 9:32am

Q: My cousin was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, what is this?A: The three major types of blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and include red blood cells (RBCs) that carry oxygen, white blood cells (WBCs) that fight infection and platelets that help the blood clot to prevent excessive bleeding.

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Topics:  wbcs   mds   myelodysplastic syndrome   blood   cells   bone   marrow   
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