Treating MDS: What to Expect from Treatment

This webinar will use a combination of lecture and case studies to present the most current thinking on the treatment of higher-risk MDS. It will begin with a short overview of what is known about the MDS disease mechanism. This will be followed by a discussion of what defines higher-risk MDS versus lower-risk MDS. This webinar will review treatment strategies and options currently being used for patients with higher-risk MDS, including drug therapy, supportive care, and stem cell transplantation. The factors that influence specific treatment decisions will also be discussed. The session will end with a brief discussion of the treatment options that are in development and may be available in the future.