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Hello Ann, I have heard an MDS expert lecture that some oncologist's have not had enough experience using Vidaza yet and suggested that someone with a lot of experience with MDS patients might be better managing patients on this drug. He said that sometimes you have to "bite the bullet" with this drug and endure some side effects to get to the benefits. "No pain, no gain". Of course elderly patients are much more fragile and susceptible to side effects and infections especially if they have other underlying conditions to deal with. The suggestion that others have given about checking your Dad's other medications to make sure he is not getting confusion from them or drug interactions is a good one. We do not know all the details about your Dad's condition and his doctor may be right. However if he has not dealt with a lot of MDS patients , I would at least ask that he get an opinion from an MDS expert even if it's just a phone consultation with one. Good luck to you and your Dad