Myelodysplastic syndrome treatment

The diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) comprises a heterogeneous group of different diseases of the hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow.

The disease manifests itself in the insufficient production of individual or all blood cell components (anemia; low white blood cells – tendency to infection; low blood platelets – tendency to bleed). MDS is mainly a disease of the elderly and is generally underdiagnosed. As treatment options are also increasingly available for older patients, it is worth referring them to a specialized center if there is clinical suspicion. Our clinic has many years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of MDS.

Tailor-made treatment

We offer the entire spectrum of outpatient and inpatient therapies for this disease. This enables tailored treatment at a single center and also allows the needs of older people to be met.

In general, our therapy options include

  • Supportive measures including transfusion of blood products. Prophylaxis and treatment of infectious complications.
  • Modern reduced and intensive therapies in accordance with current international therapy standards.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of transfusion-related iron overload.
  • Allogeneic related or unrelated blood stem cell transplantation.

We take an interdisciplinary approach to all patients, involving colleagues from other specialist disciplines.

Responsible professionals

Stefan Balabanov, Prof. Dr. med. Dr. rer. nat.

Senior Physician, Vice Director of Department, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology

Tel. +41 44 255 37 82
Specialties: myeloid neoplasms (CML, MDS, mastocytosis), lymphatic (Hodgkin's lymphoma and CNS lymphoma), Hematologic diagnostics

Markus Manz, Prof. Dr. med.

Director of Department, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology

Tel. +41 44 255 38 99
Specialties: Leukemias, Lymphomas, Plasma cell diseases

For patients

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For referrering physicians

University Hospital Zurich
Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology
Raemistrasse 100
8091 Zurich

Tel. +41 44 255 38 99
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