MDS arises when one of these stem cells undergoes a transformation from a normal cell into a malignant cell, leading to uncontrollable proliferation. ... The dysplastic clones are incapable of maturing into functional adult cells, and over time the dysplastic cells may fill the bone marrow, and displacing the normal RBC, WBC, and platelets that are produced in the bone marrow(1). ... Platelets can be given to patients for whom bleeding is particularly marked problem, but Platelets are not given routinely because they do not last very long in the circulations, and frequent administration could ...

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A change in the size or shape of the breast (different sizes of the breast instead of ones normal breast size.) A discharge from the nipple (liquids) A change in the color or feel of the skin of the breast, areola, or nipple (dimpled, scaly, or puckered) When someone obtains these symptoms it might be late because Breast cancer does not cause pain and might not even show symptoms until the cancer grows which is why it would be smart for a woman of the ages of 45- 55 or older to get a routine mammography to find signs of early cancer. ... But there are negative effects in this process w...

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It is most commonly used as a routine test to detect early cell changes (CIN). ... Radiotherapy, or radiation, threats cancer by using high-energy rays which destroy the cancer cells, while doing as little harm as possible to the normal cells. ...

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As I read it I couldn't help feeling uplifted and full of Faith that my mom would also be able to overcome the odds and recover to a normal and healthy condition. ... It's as if for a brief moment in a routine you can give it all you have and perform with the utmost confidence and surprise yourself and those watching or dancing with you. ...

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