Is Myelodysplastic syndrome genetic?

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Is Myelodysplastic syndrome genetic?

2006-06-08 05:42:39 · 2 answers · asked by krystal_leighton 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer

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Yes and no. Yes, there are changes in the genes which are involved. No, it's not typically considered hereditary. More likely consided related to exposure to hazardous chemicals.

2006-06-10 16:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lemme_show_ya 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes, but other factors can exacerbate the condition.

2006-06-21 15:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋