Why Roswell Park for MDS?

Nationally recognized center

We are among an elite group of comprehensive cancer centers in the nation designated by the National Cancer Institute, and the only one in the state outside of New York City.

  • MDS Center of Excellence. We are recognized by the MDS Foundation for our expertise in MDS, research capabilities, clinical trials and more.
  • A leader in the field. Roswell Park’s Elizabeth Griffiths, MD, Director of MDS, is a nationally recognized expert for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes. She helps to set the standards and sits on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) panel that determines the MDS treatment guidelines used by physicians around the world.

The latest treatment advances

We offer treatments at the forefront of cancer care, plus clinicians with the knowledge and experience to use them. Our patients with MDS may opt for a treatment plan that includes:

  • Clinical trials to access the very latest drugs, immunotherapies and targeted therapies for patients with MDS and other hematological malignancies — oftentimes years before they become available from other providers. Roswell Park opens new clinical trials every day.
  • Blood and marrow transplant (BMT), a curative option for MDS. Our Transplant & Cellular Therapy Center is among the nation’s best and can provide transplant to patients of all ages.
Elizabeth Griffiths

A nationally recognized expert who helps set the standards

Elizabeth Griffiths, MD, Roswell Park’s Director of MDS, is among the experts who serve on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) panel that develops the national guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of MDS.

Meet Dr. Griffiths

Our unique capabilities

  • Fast, early, accurate diagnosis. Roswell Park’s Pathology team includes hematopathologists, specialists who concentrate on diagnosing blood cancers — nothing but blood cancers — every single day.
  • A specialized genetics service. In some cases, MDS is caused by an inherited disorder, such as Schwachman-Diamond syndrome, familial platelet disorder, severe congenital neutropenia or a rare congenital disease called Fanconi anemia. The formally trained genetic counselors of Roswell Park’s Clinical Genetics Service specialize exclusively in assessing inherited cancer risk.

Comprehensive supportive care

We offer a broad range of support services to care for you, not just your cancer, including nutrition services, physical therapy, tobacco cessation, acupuncture, spiritual care, counseling, music, art and pet therapy, and more.

  • Young Adult program to help patients in their 20s and 30s cope with the unique challenges of facing cancer at this stage of your life.
  • Workshops, massages, movement classes and more. Check out The 11 Day Power Play Cancer Resource Center on the first floor of the hospital by the Tower elevators to learn about our offerings.

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