Transplant time frame
I went to Dana Farber in Boston for a 2nd opinion of my diagnosis and treatment. I was able to meet with Dr. David Steensma and he agreed with my dr. from North Shore LIJ, Long Island, NY diagnosis and treatment (Vidaza) and need for a transplant. I then met with a transplant Dr. Dr.Cutler who informed me that at Dana Farber, you are released from the hospital the day after the transplant! and length of total stay is usually 8 days. You then must live close to the area for 100 days, for follow up out patient treatment, coming to the cancer center. After that I could return to NY, for futher follow up with my local drs.
North Shore LIJ hospital,in NY where I am also considering the transplant, has said its usually 4 weeks in the hospital. Which I thought was usual.
Has anyone heard of such a short time in hospital, with a release the day after transplant? The dr. claims they have the highest success rate in the US and a high proportion of MDS transplants.
Now I have a lot to think about.
thanks,
Donna'
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