I had a similar story. AML, remission with no option but a transplant. I’m coming up on 5 years post transplant and feeling like nothing ever happened! I was 65 at the time, and while a challenge, I would certainly do it all over again if I had to. Seeing that you’re in excellent health otherwise, even at 74 this should be doable.
I am a mentor for my local cancer center where I underwent all the chemo for AML. I now mentor other patients who have AML, requiring a transplant. The most recent patients have been in their 70s to 75 and have had very positive outcomes as well.
There are a number of protocol requirements and that is to have a caregiver 24/7 for about 100 days. Not that you’ll be an invalid, but as with all your chemo, there will be times when you won’t be able to drive, get groceries or feel like cooking. Your caregiver will also need to accompany you to all your appointments.
Another is that most clinics that do transplants require patients to be within 30 minutes of the clinic for 100 days. Are you near the clinic where your transplant will take place?

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