Talking to Your Doctor About Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
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Michael Jubinville, MPH You have your own health past. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and background with MDS. By talking openly and often with your doctor, you can make the best choices for you and your family. General Tips for Gathering InformationHere are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
Specific Questions to Ask Your DoctorAbout MDS
About Treatment Options
About Lifestyle Changes
About Outlook
References:Getting the most out of your doctor appointment. American Academy of Family Physicians Family Doctor website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor. Updated January 19, 2018. Accessed March 14, 2019. Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.... Updated October 15, 2018. Accessed March 14, 2019. Talking with your health care team. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer/talk-with-doctors. Updated September 26, 2018. Accessed March 14, 2019. Last reviewed December 2018 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP Last Updated: 3/14/2019 | ||
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