lost my dad 3 weeks ago..
My dad was dignose with MDS last Oct 2010. Doctor told us that he was still in a rather early stage of MDS and if treated well he would still have many years with us.
He was in his Fifth cycle of Vidaza and was feeling weak.
2 mths ago in July, he suddenly caught a fever and started vomiting. He was then admited into the hospital. He was in there for a month. transfusing blood and platelet everyday. He kept on fighting but eventually lost the battle 3 weeks ago.
I'm writing this because i want to let people know don't believe what one doctor says and seeks a few more opinions and treatment decisions needs to be made wisely. Dont treat MDS lightly as Low white blood count means you are very prone to infection.
Its not even a year and i lost him.... i miss him everyday. he is a great man.
We were all there when he took his last breath. He was only 59 when i lost him... i wish i had more time with him.
To everyone.. dont give up.
" I'll keep on fighting " - Thats what my dad said till the last day.
Last edited by Jadon : Thu Sep 29, 2011 at 04:50 AM.
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