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Many people are familiar with cancers such as MDS and leukemia but few understand what causes these illness or how they are treated. It is important to understand the myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) before asking further questions on the subject.

MDS are a combined constitution of different hematological conditions that are integrated when there is an absence of adequate amounts of red and white blood cells in the body. MDS results from the bone marrow stem cell, causing a disorderly production of blood cells in the bloodstream. For many years this fatal form of cancer has commonly been called as “preleukemia” because it almost always leads to the development of leukemia, which is the cancer of the blood.

What Causes MDS?

Patients suffering from MDS syndrome are those who experience erratic production and reproduction of blood cells. This means that the patient’s blood makes itself known by producing adverse defects in the cells responsible for blood formation. This dilemma with the blood cells can continue to worsen, leading to the gradual deterioration of the bone marrow.

Genetic factor are involved, specifically in children with MDS, in the development of the disease. Environmental factors are also involved in causing otherwise healthy cells to develop abnormalities.

One of the most common causes of cancer development in the body’s cells is the exposure to the chemical Benzene, which is a toxic chemical used in manufacturing different products such as gasoline, sodas and cigarettes. Most of the time, the people who develop MDS as a result from exposure to Benzene are not even aware that they have already been negatively affected by the chemical until it’s already too late.

Caution Signs for MDS

Studies show that of all MDS patients, about one-third suffer from deteriorating health after their preliminary diagnosis; these patients are also very likely to develop acute myelogenous leukemia or AML. Some of the most common MDS symptoms include:

*Paleness of skin

*Bruising and/or bleeding

*Fatigue that is extreme

*Recurring infections

If you are experiencing symptoms of MDS and have a history of being exposed to benzene, it is important to contact an experienced benzene attorney to receive a free evaluation of your case.

Look for articles and news about MDS and its relationship to benzene exposure at the Benzene Leukemia Lawblog