I agree with Lisa. It sounds like you are in very good hands. Check out this AA paper by your doctor presented at the 2009 ASH:
http://ash.confex.com/ash/2009/webpr...aper23682.html
Studies show a more favorable outcome when there is a short time between diagnosis and treatment. So don't delay!
Everyone handles ATG differently. For me, the whole treatment was no worse than a bad flu, and I had headaches only while actually getting the ATG. I was back to easy biking and then running 2-3 weeks later. Hopefully, your son will have an easy time with it as well, and more importantly, a strong and durable response!
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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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