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Your Father
Paul
Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Remember that Aplastic anemia comes in many levels. You father may have reduced Red blood cell levels, reduced White blood cell levels and or reduced platelet levels. Many people live with moderate AA without treatment. If these blood levels are only slightly reduced then the Dr. may feel a wait and see approach is the best treatment at this point. When I was waiting my diagnosis the Dr increased my predinisone to try and increase my plateletes. Even though your father is of advanced age and has other health problems, I think he could probably be helped by supportive care dependant on blood levels. If you have not already visited a specialist an appointment with a hematologist is recommended. Even in the absence of a cure, supportive care including red blood cell and platelet transfusions can sustain life. If your father has a low white count he may also be placed on antibiotics antifungals and antivirals to avoid infections. I wish you and your father the best!! The website AAMDS.org is the US aplastic anemia website and contains information about AA. Others on marrowforums are more knowledgable about AA than I and will probably add to the discussion. The most important thing at this point is to insure you are seeing the correct type of Dr.
Scott
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