Hello all,
After about four months it looks my docs are moving me towards a BMT. I have had a response to the first round of horse ATG but not what they consider a "significant" response. The latest study's are showing that doing a BMT within the first year post diagnoses heightens the success rate. Patients without a significant reaction to Horse ATG are not faring as well on the second round of ATG and it just furthers the time before they end up needing a transplant and they are at risk for developing MDS.
Many of you are far more educated than me. Please take a look at this recent study and share your thoughts.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B62tiAapLHJVMmUwOTJlYWUtNGVhZC00YTkxLTlmZTItZjhhMTU5MzY5N DY3&hl=en_US
I am looking for the best long-term treatment and this may be the best chance I have at having a successful BMT but I want to hear your thoughts. They have started the donor match and they believe they will have no problem finding a 10/10 match. If that changes my opinion will most likely change as well...
Thanks again and... Merry Christmas!!
Ken