What is myelodysplastic syndrome with 5q deletion?
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of diseases characterized by bone marrow that does not produce a sufficient number of red blood cells. Some forms of MDS show signs of chromosome changes that include an alteration called a 5q deletion.The FactsAccording to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, doctors looking for signs of MDS examine the cells of the bone marrow to look for harmful changes.
