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The appointment didnt go well. I provided the dr all the research I found on age not being a barrier for "mini stem cell" transplants. The dr said HE doesnt believe in them because 50% of the patients wont live through the procedure. So I asked the dr honestly how long does my Dad have left he said 6 months maybe 1 year. He followed that up with saying, "Im sorry to say it is a grim situation". I told him then the 50% chance sounds like great odds to me the dr again said HE doesnt believe in it. I felt like I was in a movie....surreal is all that comes to mind. Of course my Mom began to cry and my Dad had an empty look on his face.
Today I called the City of Hope in Duarte, CA for a 2nd opinion. My Dads ins will not cover it so I will rally the family because my Dad is NOT READY TO LAY DOWN AND DIE WITHOUT A FIGHT!!!
Does anyone know of another place in So Cal for a 2nd opinion?
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Leslie - Daughter of Wally Becker, 75 yrs old - MDS dx 2010.
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