MDS World Awareness Day – October 25th 2022
21 Oct. 2022
Every year on October 25, the MDS Alliance and their member groups around the world, come together to raise awareness of Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type of rare blood cancer, where the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. This year's focus is to support earlier diagnosis by highlighting the signs and symptoms of MDS .
Spot the symptoms of MDS and take next actions quickly.
MDS is difficult to diagnose so by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms and taking action to get a blood test, the campaign aims to improve diagnosis. As with all cancers, fast action enables better treatment and faster diagnosis. The earlier the diagnosis, the better.
So if you notice these signs get a #BloodCount
Bruising
Fatigue
Breathlessness
Weakness
Speak to loved ones, care givers, family members, partners
We may not notice ourselves just how frequently we are feeling tired, or how quickly we get out of breath for activities that used to feel easy. But our loved ones can notice these changes much more easily. The campaign urges us all to be aware if our loved ones are experiencing symptoms and to encourage them to act and get checked out via a full bloodcount/complete blood test.
If you spot the symptoms get a #BloodCount
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a very common blood test that is often part of a routine checkup. The test counts the cells that make up your blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets and the results can determine if further investigation into MDS is required. If you see the signs and symptoms, get a complete #BloodCount
10 facts about MDS
Find out more about MDS with these 10 key facts
