Hi David,
Cyclosporine alone is another treatment option for MAA. Typically, it takes 3-4 months for the Cyclosporine to build up in your system and then see a response. It would be nice to make use of the time you have now and try a less dramatic approach then ATG/BMT/Cytoxan/etc. Also, there is some argument that treating MAA earlier could minimize stem cell damage.
Here's a good article called "AA: Management of Adult Patients"
http://asheducationbook.hematologyli...ull/2005/1/110
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58 yo female, dx 9/08, AA/hypo-MDS, subclinical PNH, ATG/CsA 12/08, partial response. small trisomy 6 clone, low-dose cyclosporine dependent
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