I thought an ATG treatment would be a more sufficient procedure at that age instead of a bone marrow. You should consult another specialist. Good luck with your grandfather.
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Originally Posted by Hopeful
I think that you need to look at all the blood levels, not just the WBC. An increasing WBC is sometimes the first sign of a response to ATG. You should look at his platelets and HGB as well because if they are rising (or the need for transfusions is decreasing), that is another sign of response.
Your father is very early in his recovery, as he only had ATG in December. I would be very skeptical if his doctor was pushing a BMT, especially since he is older! It sounds like his specialist is not following standard protocol. Do you know how many other AA patients he has seen/treated?
Is your father still taking cyclosporine?
I would seek out another AA specialist now for a second opinion.
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