29th October 2021

A 78-year-old male patient who initially presented with chronic fatigue and exertional dyspnoea

A 78-year-old male patient who initially presented with chronic fatigue and exertional dyspnoea has recently been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome with single lineage dysplasia (MDS-SLD). Full blood count revealed that the patient’s haemoglobin was 6 g/dL.

Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.