How long does it take once they find possible match for BMT
I was told on May 5 that they have 4 potential donors for my sister, 3 people and one cord blood. The nurse said even if the 3 people didn't work out that at least we have the cord blood and that's a definate donor.
At first they told me we should have a transplant within 2mths. At our last month dr visit on June 6, they said they weren't sure how long it would be before our transplant. I know they have to re-evaluate the 4 matches and see which one is the best but I don't understand why it's taking so long. Then they told us they couldn't put a time frame on it. Plus they don't do transplants during peak hurricane season from Aug. 15-Sept 15. We live in LA and see the dr in New Orleans.
What is everyone's time frame from which they were told there were possible matches to actual meeting w/ a coordinator and having the transplant? I'm just curious.
Thanks In Advance.
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Guardian and Caretaker of my 14 year old sister with SAA;Diagnosed Oct. 2007-1 ATG/Cyclosporine treatment-10-07:Waiting on Bone Marrow Transplant-it's down to 2 potential donors;Now it's changing to early MDS-pre Leukemia.; She has now moved with our other sister to see a new dr in Nashville.
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