from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...t/con-20027210
"Allogeneic stem cell transplantation — stem cell transplantation from a suitable donor — is the only treatment that has the potential to cure myelofibrosis. But it also has a high risk of life-threatening side effects.
Most people with myelofibrosis, because of age, stability of the disease or other health problems, don't qualify for this treatment"
I had stem cell transplant a year ago for MDS. Maybe you want another opinion depending on your mom's overall health.
I was 73 at transplant. A year later 100% en-grafted. Transplant drugs were withdrawn too soon so I had one major infection which has been cured and some GVHD that seems to be getting under control. I will be 75 next month. I would do it all again in a heart beat.
I wish your mom good healing.
Ray