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Originally Posted by Hopeful
Hi Susan,
I think it is too early to jump the gun to a transplant. At 6 months post ATG, my numbers were very similar to yours. It took me 7 months to break through 40 with my platelets. For others it is even longer. I am still on cyclosporine and my platelets are still ssllllowwwwly climbing, now 20 months post-ATG.
Patience is key. If you have had a response (i.e. you were transfusion dependent and now you are not), I'd give it more time. Are you taking and tolerating cyclosporine?
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Did your doctors put any time limit when to decide the period of "wait and see"was long enough & time to reevaluate treatment plan? One doc said to move ahead with transplant while other said to wait 6 more months; as you recognized the importance like him that I've been transfusion-free for 3 months and tolerating tacrolimus fairly well. Maybe its my age being 54 while you are 43. Don't know. Also, if I'm fairly healthy now aren't I a better candidate for bmt?It is so risky having bmt.