Thread: Is bone marrow transplant the best? Always?
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Old Mon May 26, 2008, 07:01 PM
paulaespada paulaespada is offline
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My husband age
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Originally Posted by Steve Kessler View Post
Hi Paula,
You didn't mention your husband's age. SCTs get more risky as you age. Excellent results below age 40, mixed up to mid-60's and poor after that. Mini-transplants best after age 60 as side effects are lower, but cure rate is lower than a full transplant.
Hi Steve!

My husband is 45 now.

Thank you very much for your answer. I really appreciate this.
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Paula Espada - wife of Jorge Espada, diagnosed AA in June 2008, ATG, cyclosporine until Janury 2010, relapse and 2nd ATG June 2010
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