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The doctors at University of Chicago said that they commonly perform BMTs on people in their 60s and have very good success rates. The oldest person that they performed a BMT on was 75 years-old. They have really changed the age cut-off in recent years. As long as a person is in good health, other than MDS, AA, etc., they are considered a candidate for a BMT. Keep in mind that the doctor we saw at University of Michigan said that she wasn't a candiate due to her age, and the local hematologist said, "I wouldn't do it if I were her." But with that said, hospitals that have more experience and are more up-to-date on research will be more likely to say that it is a viable option.
Amy
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