Bone Marrow Transplant Question

[R Van]

My family lives in Canada and my Dad has recently been diagnost with MDS. He has just been through his first round of Vidaza. He is a very strong 67 year old man and in good health overall. His doctor has told him he is too old to receive a bone marrow transplant. Is this solely determined by age? Has anyone had a transplant over 65 years old that can give me some feedback on whether we should be seeking another opinion? Thank you.

[rar]

3 years ago at age 73 I received a SCT. Doctors say my MDS RAEBII is cured. Get at least a 2nd opinion.

[Jennifer McDonald]

Hi R. Van,
Last year my Mom was diagnosed with CMML which is in the MDS family of cancers. She was 65 at the time of diagnosis. At first, we were told a transplant is not an option. However, upon consulting with another group of dr.’s that actually do the stem cell transplants, they decided due to her good health, she is a good candidate for a transplant. Long story short, the two matching donors she had both fell through last minute. One donor may come available next spring and then she may have the option of a stem cell transplant. I think it is always good to get a second opinion on these types of cases.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 5 months ago by Jennifer McDonald.

[R Van]

Thank you for your replies.

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