The Silent Signs of a Rare Blood Cancer: When Fatigue is More Than Just Burnout and Aging
MANILA, Philippines — As the world marks World Blood Cancer Day this May, health experts are urging greater awareness of persistent fatigue, frequent infections and other symptoms that are too often dismissed as normal signs of aging. These overlooked warning signs can point to Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) — now more accurately known as Myelodysplastic Neoplasms — a form of blood cancer in which the bone marrow produces abnormal, cancer-like cells. Despite advances in medical understanding, MDS remains largely under-recognized, delaying diagnosis and treatment for many patients.
