Pale (Kellic)

Introduction

Kellin Quinn Bostwick, age 16

Checked into Ash Brooks Hospital on January 6th

Diagnosis; Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), Anemia

Not yet checked out of Ash Brooks Hospital, last updated on March 7th

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Myelodysplastic syndrome, also known as Pre-Leukemia, is a condition that affects the bone marrow and the blood cells it produces.

Causes no symptoms early in the disease. But its effect on different types of blood cells can cause warning signs that include;

Fatigue. This is a common symptom caused by anemia, or lack of sufficient red blood cells.

Unusual bleeding.

Bruises and tiny red marks under the skin.

Paleness.

Shortness of breath during physical activity.

Treatments include:

Chemotherapy drugs that are also used for treating leukemia.

Drugs that affect your immune system.

Growth factors that encourage bone marrow to make more blood cells.

Transfusions of blood.

Treatments to reduce iron overload caused by numerous transfusions.

Antibiotics to fight infections, if needed.

Stem cell transplant. This is the only treatment that's capable of curing myelodysplastic syndrome. It involves using chemotherapy or radiation to destroy cells in your bone marrow, then receiving stem cells from a donor. Stem cells can come from either a bone marrow or stem cells from the blood. These cells then start producing new blood cells in your body.

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Anemia, also known as lack of blood.

Symptoms include;
Whole body: dizziness, exhaustion, lightheadedness, low blood pressure, malaise, or weakness.

Heart: fast heart rate or sensation of an abnormal heartbeat.

Also common: brittle nails, confusion, headache, pallor, or shortness of breath.

Diagnosis taken care of with treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome, plus cell growth by  injection.

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Hi! This is just an introduction to the story. It's just to explain what Kellin has. This is probably going to be the only time I use very technical wording.

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