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Brian's not the only one to have their life turned around by a transplant - before my transplant in 2009 I was having four transfusions every week just to stay alive (2 red and 2 platelets).
3.5 years later, I've gotten married, run a marathon, and am healthier now than I've ever been in my life. A transplant is a gamble, and none of us know what the future will hold, but you have to keep reminding yourself of the good that could come of it, as well as the bad that could happen.
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36/F - 1984 SAA treated with ATG [complete remission until] Oct 08 - burst blood vessels in eyes and low platelets; Jan 09 - AA & hypo-MDS; July 09 - BMT (RIC MUD PSCT) July 10 - 10k for Anthony Nolan (1yr post BMT! 53:48) Sep 10 - Wedding!  I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)
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