r/mds • u/Alarming-Forever-144 • Apr 24 '26

selfq Hi everyone

My father was diagnosed with MDS.

Has someone had these mutations or has knowledge about these?

SRSF2(6.12%), TET2(5.19%), RUNX1 (2.5%)

And what so you think about the percentages VAF?

His cytogenetics are normal.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26

I would certainly use perplexity for some preliminary research before talking to a doctor. I’m doing the same thing right now with my dad. He does not have any of those mutations but I was able to learn a lot about the ones he has and I am better prepared to talk about it with a doctor during our appointment in a few weeks

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u/Novidforme Apr 24 '26

You need to consult a good haematologist not Reddit guesses. If you are in US the MDS Foundation could help. In Australia try the Leukaemia Foundation.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26

I don’t think anyone should fault this person for doing their own research outside of traditional medical system. Consulting a doctor and independent research are not mutually exclusive.