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Hi Nadia,
Do you have any cytogenetic abnormalities? Do you have significant dysplasia? Did NIH give you a diagnosis of MDS vs Aplastic Anemia?
Besides Campath, you may want to look at ATG. It is my understanding that this has a higher success rate for immune mediated bone marrow failure. Some also consider it less risky because your lymphocytes aren't knocked out as long.
If you are interested in a second opinion that isn't biased toward the clinical trial, I recommend Dr. Paquette at UCLA - just a quick SW flight away.
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55 yo female, dx 9/08, AA/hypo-MDS, subclinical PNH, ATG/CsA 12/08, partial response. small trisomy 6 clone, low-dose cyclosporine dependent
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