Hi there,

My Dad is 84 years old and been suffering from blood cancer(MPN/MDS).

He’s been in hospital for 7 weeks and despite having 3 transfusions, they’re making little difference to his severe fatigue and he’s practically bed bound.

The doctor came round yesterday and said the treatment isn’t working so they will have to stop.

Does anyone have any idea what sort of time frame we’re looking at if his treatment is stopped (probably impossible!)?.

We were looking at nursing homes before this diagnosis however would he be classed as palliative care now?

Any advice would be greatly received as we are all in shock and have had  no contact from the hospital as to what happens next.

Thank you