Lifestyle Changes to Manage Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Authors:

Amy Scholten, MPH

Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Lifestyle changes may not directly affect the cancer, but can play an important role in overall physical and mental health. Some benefits include:

Help manage or lessen side effects of treatment.
Keep your immune system strong to aid in the fight against MDS or other illnesses.
Improve emotional outlook throughout diagnosis and treatment for MDS.
Decrease the risk of other medical problems that could complicate your health.

References

Greenberg PL, Stone RM, et al. Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Version 1. 2017. In: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines). NCCN 2016 Aug.
Myelodysplastic syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/myelodysplastic-syndrome-mds. Updated October 15, 2018. Accessed December 4, 2019.
Treatment option overview. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/types/myeloproliferative/patient/myelodysplastic-treatment-pdq#section/_49. Updated October 30, 2019. Accessed December 4, 2019.

Contributors

Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP

Last Updated:

2021-12-22

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