Treatment of Older MDS Patients with BMT (Bone Marrow Transplantation)

In this interview, Dr. Mark Juckett of University of Minnesota Medical School discusses why in recent years bone marrow transplantation has become more of an option for older MDS patients, the risks and benefits patients need to be aware of before proceeding with a bone marrow transplantation and additional information related to bone marrow transplantation.
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[@donnawargacki6612]

My husband was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on his 70th birthday last July. He got a stem cell transplant to give us more time. He's actually doing well. Numbers coming up nicely. This cancer has no cure but they are surely saving his life, and giving us more time. We've been married 45 years, I'm not ready! God bless you and all you help. We are seeing the top Oncologist in Dallas, giving us more time, spectacular. We are secluded for 90-100 days, making sure he doesn't catch any infection, so far so good!

[@AAMDSIF]

Good news!

[@kikigirlkauai]

That’s comforting. Thank you for sharing.

[@kikigirlkauai]

This is wonderful. My former spouse is about to go through a stem cell bone marrow transplant. We thought it was going to be outpatient reduced intensity. But today found out the osteoblasts are higher than they want. He’s 73. Was working 4-5 shifts at a few wineries, just a year ago. Diagnosis of MDS was late April. Transfusions weekly and decitabine. 5 weeks in the hospital. Scary. Thank you for this video. ❤

[@earlmarsh2285]

thanks I learned a lot !

[@AAMDSIF]

Glad it was helpful!