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Struggling with decision to move forward with Allogeneic Transplant

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy | Last Active: Sep 22 10:04am | Replies (35)
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@kt2013

Hi, Deb. Thanks for your note. I am an 11 year survivor of an “ugly” leukemia. After considering the odds, I decided to go all in. My sister donated 5+ million healthy cells which replaced my immune system after a month of conditioning and then high dose chemotherapy.
These decisions are never easy. Often our prior experiences inform how we face these challenging decisions. Whatever you decide, trust your judgement and intuition. It will be the right decision for you. I was told transplant was my best chance for a long term remission. Chemotherapy is really hard, but it was the right decision for me.
I am a woman of faith and believe all of my days were decided before I was born. I guess my earthly assignment isn’t completed yet 😊.
You are now a member of the Mayo “family”, so please keep in touch on your journey.
Keeping you in thought and prayer.
Katie

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deb913 | @deb913 | Aug 30 8:04pm

Thanks Katie. I appreciate your note.

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deb913 | @deb913 | Aug 31 9:11am

Hi again Katie, I felt my other short note of thanks did not properly convey how much I appreciate you and others taking the time to reach out and share your experiences. Wow 11 years out from transplant- that is amazing, wonderful and so encouraging. It really helps alot to hear your positive outcomes.

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