Phone within the US
1-(800)-637-0839Outside the US only
1-(609)-298-1035Address
The MDS Foundation
228 Park Ave S
PMB 118983
New York
NY 10003-1502
The MDS Foundation is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization (EIN 22-3283911), supporting patients, families, and healthcare providers in the fields of MDS and related diseases for over 30 years.
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One Voice Inspires, Many Voices Transform
Patient
I was diagnosed with MDS ring sideroblasts in 2018. I was on Procrit for two
years and then Luspatercept for two years. my hemoglobin dropped to 7.8
and had my first transfusion on August 1, 2025. I will be starting Imeltestat
on August 20th. I have been dizzy, lightheaded and fatigued.
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Professional
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Caregiver
My mother's MDS diagnosis was a shock to everyone. After having her annual blood work, her doctor called her into the office for a chat. She told her MD not to say she was sick because she felt too go…