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abnormal chromosome after transplant?

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February 12, 2005 at 3:45 pm #4089

doreen
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Does anyone know if after you have a stem cell or cord blood transplant you still have the abnormal chromosome that you now may have with MDS? Thank you.

February 12, 2005 at 5:14 pm #4090

Suzanne
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I don’t think so if it is successful.Your bone marrow would be the donors if it engrafts. I have heard your blood type even changes to the donors. I did not have the chromosome change after chemo or they would not have considered me in remission.

February 12, 2005 at 11:22 pm #4091

Naomi
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Doreen: If you graft the donors marrow or stem cells, they become yours and you should not have a chromosome abnormality. That way you have a cure.
I had a remission with meds. The 5q- was gone and it has now come back. I am no longer in remission.
The only cure is the transplant.
Hope this helps.
Naomi
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