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Typically, it is just watch-and-wait for MAA, unless a patient becomes severely transfusion dependent or the disease progresses/transforms. Sometimes doctors will try a course of Cyclosporine during this time. From Marlene's post, it looks like Eltrombopag may be another option.
Unfortunately, it can take a long time (year+) for the marrow to heal, even with ATG/Cyclosporine. Many people never achieve "normal" numbers again. However, you can still go ahead with your life in the meantime.
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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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