|
Hi -
Quote:
Originally Posted by katgio50
My husband was diagnosed with MDS in Dec. 2011 and was in the watch and wait mode. He received Procrit shots on a fairly regular basis, but nothing else. In May of this year his numbers started going down and he received his first transfusion. After a BMB, it was determined he had AML with about 50% blasts. That seemingly happened very fast. He has had induction chemo and is going for a transplant in Oct. at age 74. He is in great physical condition, but it is still a VERY hard decision. My point is that at some point it may be out of your hands and be the only option available. Good luck with your decision.
|
The AML does seem to come on quickly once the blasts start increasing - I am now in the process of searching for a donor. Did your husband have a family match? Much success to you !!
__________________
Susan Patient, 58, MDS, UPDATED 9/13
Now have RAEB-2, Firbrosis 3+, blasts 18% peripheral, 10 - 14% blasts marrow, chromosomes now T 1:21, trisonomy 16 and 1.- Match found ---10/10 -couldn't believe when I heard - Tentative day is 1/09th!!!! Admit date changed to 11/12. WOW -
Last edited by Susan L : Sat Sep 14, 2013 at 04:43 PM.
Reason: wrong word
|