Caroline,
I was diagnosed with MDS in July, at the age of 47. After 6 months of numerous tests I was referred to a Hematologist at Stanford. Because I am considered to be in the Intermediate 2 risk group, both my Hematologist and Transplant Doctor feel it is best to go forward with the BMT while I am still young and in otherwise good health. Two unrelated donors were located in just 2 1/2 months-both a perfect 10 out of 10 match. I know there are risks, but there are risks by waiting too. I will have a BMB done next week to see if there has been any progression in the disease. My last one was done almost 10 months ago. I wish you all the best!
Jill
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Jill, 58 y/o female dx with MDS-U June 2008, IPSS:Int. 2. Allogeneic SCT May 25, 2010. Relapsed January 2011. Started Vidaza (azacitadine) Feb. 2011; Currently on cycle #58  , IV, 5-days every six weeks. WBC 5.3, Hgb 13.0, PLT 110 (2/16/18)
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