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Support for Patients’ and Caregivers’ MDS Journeys
Lean on Your
Community
As you move through your MDS journey, surround yourself with your community. This can include your healthcare team, family, friends, and support groups. There are several organizations that offer support groups matching MDS patients with a network of people who are going through similar experiences.
While living with MDS, it is important to try to:
Maintain routine and structure
Stay connected with loved ones
Engage in activities you enjoy
Seek support
Living with MDS:
Caregiver Tips
Supporting a loved one who has received an MDS diagnosis can be challenging, but your presence and support can make a significant difference in their journey.
Here are some suggestions for supporting your loved one:
Educate yourself about MDS and MDS treatment
Listen and validate
Be present
Help prioritize their needs
Stay positive and helpful
Take care of yourself
By offering understanding, practical assistance, and emotional support, you can help your loved one navigate the challenges of living with MDS.
For more valuable tips and support, download
Understanding MDS: A Caregiver's Compass
Living with MDS:
Other Resources for Support
American Cancer Society MDS page
Educational information on everything from risk factors and diagnosis to treatments and post-treatment steps.
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Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation (AAMDSIF)
Serving the MDS community, AAMDSIF empowers patients and their families by investing in research, promoting high-quality care, and ensuring patients’ voices are heard.
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CancerCare for MDS
A wealth of information on counseling, financial assistance, support programs, community programs, and much more.
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HealthTree Foundation for Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Support and education for a brighter tomorrow with free patient education resources.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society MDS information
Dive deeper into information on diagnosis, treatments, side effects, treatment outcomes, relapsed or refractory MDS, and follow-up care.
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MDS Foundation
A global non-profit advocacy organization that for over 25 years has supported patients and their families navigating the world of MDS.
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National Cancer Institute MDS page
In-depth information on MDS stages and treatment options.
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Support and Resource
for Caregivers
Caregivers are very important in cancer treatment, especially for elderly people with MDS. Caregivers must care for themselves as well as the person with cancer, so we’ve assembled some links to helpful information and support for your caregiver journey.
American Cancer Society Caregiver Resource Guide
Learn how to care for your health and wellbeing as a caregiver while developing a better understanding of what your loved one is experiencing.
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Caregivers Action Network (CAN)
CAN is a leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones.
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Family Caregiver Alliance
FCA provides services to family caregivers of adults with physical diseases.
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National Cancer Institute Resources for Caregivers
Get helpful tips on coping with being a cancer caregiver, taking care of yourself, and caregiving from a distance.
Learn MoreThere are many patient organizations and online support groups for people living with MDS. To learn more about MDS, find clinical trials, or to connect with other patients, the groups above, and other organizations, may be a useful resource. Servier provides charitable funding to many patient organizations providing support and education to patients and families. The above list may not include all patient organizations available to patients and families.
Your Financial Support in ONE Place
At Servier Pharmaceuticals, we know that navigating the details of the financial and personal assistance you need to treat your diagnosis can be overwhelming. That's why we have it all in ONE place at ServierONE: so you can easily find the information, direction, and resources to help you, your family, and caregivers throughout your journey.
ServierONE Patient Support Services includes:
Support with insurance coverage and reimbursement
Financial assistance to help patients pay for their medication
Prescription fulfillment through our network of specialty pharmacies and distributors
Tools and resources to navigate the world of insurance
To receive more information
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Covering the Cost of Treatment
Watch a high-level explanation of four different financial support programs that may help cover the cost of your cancer treatments.