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My mother has mds. she is receiving 2 units of platelets a week because her platelets drop to 13. how long can this continue?

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Dr. A. tarig Ahmed answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

MDS: Unfortunately mds is irreversible and she will need transfusions for the rest of her life.

Answered 5/5/2014

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