title: Role of iron chelation in improving survival: An integral part of current therapy for myelodysplastic syndromes.
abstract: This review article highlights the current role of iron chelation in MDS to optimize survival and quality of life. Its role in specific subtypes of MDS is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, SAIMS, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Sachi Jain
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Taran
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncology, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Taran
keywords: Myelodysplastic syndromes; overload; quality of life; survival