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yes, a transplant is the only cure. If in reasonably good health a SCT is a reasonable option for a 71 YO. I had a SCT a year and a half ago when I was 73. It is a risky procedure and I almost died from GVHD, CMV and c.diff that attacked at the same time. The transplant is fully en-grafted and the remaining GVHD is improving. If you look for "16 months past SCT and doing fairly well. The saga of my transplant, start to now" you will find my complete story. My understanding is if you are to have a transplant it is best to do it when you are in the best of health, rather than waiting for the treatment to stop working. I would do the SCT again if necessary.
Ray
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