Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Dr. Garcia-Manero, an expert on myelodysplastic syndromes, discusses this group of disorders representing a misunderstood and often ignored type of blood cancer. He explains everything from risk factors to early symptoms and treatment options. Read More ›

On July 7, 2020, the FDA approved Inqovi (decitabine plus cedazuridine; from Astex Pharmaceuticals and Taiho Oncology) tablets for the treatment of adults with intermediate- or high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, or MDS, including patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. Inqovi is an orally administered fixed-dose combination of the hypomethylating agent decitabine plus the cytidine deaminase inhibitor cedazuridine. Read More ›

Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of cancers that affect immature blood cells in the bone marrow. Two oncology navigators explain the risk factors and current treatment options available for patients diagnosed with this type of malignancy. Read More ›