Refusing treatment
My mother is 89, dx with MDS about 16 months ago. So far she has relied on Aranesp and B12 shots, occasional transfusion. They have mentioned Vidaza, but she said she doesn't want to go through the process. However, one time in a particularly vulnerable moment, she said to me: "If it comes down to whether I live or die, I think I'd take the Vidaza." So as everyone else has said, it's totally up to the person with the MDS.
Take care -- and come to terms with the wishes of your loved ones. I know it's hard...
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Jil, dtr of Wilma age 90; dx May 2011; MDS refractory cytopenia IPSS Int 1; platelets 35, WBC 3.5 & RBC 3.06
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