Good morning, @myfablife. Every time I see your @name it always brings a smile. I know right now you’re probably not feeling so fab after the chemo for AML. But it worked to bring you into remission which is really encouraging.

To answer your questions…I was 65 and in excellent health at the time of my diagnosis. It just clipped me off at the knees within three weeks time. With 3 mutations, my prognosis wasn’t favorable. For my induction chemo I was in the hospital 5 weeks. Then for another week every 28 days until I received my transplant. (8 weeks total)
My last chemo was the pre-conditioning treatment as part of the transplant process. There was no more chemo after that! I’ve been in remission for 5 years.

I’m no longer on immunosuppressants. Actually the only prescription I take is a statin. At the time of transplantation there is quite a regimen of medications to take. Because our immune system is seriously compromised we’re given a temporary immune system with antibiotics, an antifungal, and antiviral med, along with an immunosuppressant such as Tacrolimus. Eventually we’re weaned off all meds.

Having already had a liver transplant, I can understand how that may complicate the situation for you. That’s an area where I have no experience. But I do know that the entire bmt process, with the chemo and meds. can have an impact on the organs. So it’s reassuring to see you have a consult at Moffitt. This will require a facility with a collaborative team so that along with the bmt, your liver is also monitored. It’s not an easy journey but it is so worth it in the end. My adventure was almost 5 years ago…2 months to go and I’ll hit that big CELLaversary!😉 Now I’m 70 and feeling Fab!
Please keep in touch and let me know what you find out with your consult. How have you tolerated the chemo so far? Any issues with your liver numbers?