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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Did you have stem cell transplant?

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy | Last Active: Jun 27, 2024 | Replies (58)
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@jbforet

Diagnosed with MDS last September. Seeing Doctors at MDAndersonHouston. They are recommending STC Transplant.Any helpful information would be appreciated.

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sherbs | @sherbs | Jan 22 3:36pm

Hi @jbforet

It's difficult to provide information without more detail.

Have you been given a risk classification? Have they run extended genetic testing, etc? If it's thought that your MDS is likely to progress to AML, then STC may be warranted. However, it really all depends on your specifics.

MDAnderson is one of the leading centers in the US. The only other place you might consider for second opinion would be Mayo. And, yes, in my experience, going out of your way to get that second opinion from Mayo can be well worth it.

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jbforet | @jbforet | Jan 22 4:43pm

Started this journey September 2024 low risk . 3% blasts after bone marrow biopsy. 2 months later blasts showed up in blood work 2%. Moved into higher risk category. Both sisters are a match for transplant.
I am 73 in great health workout everyday and golf 4 days a week.
Doctors think I am a great candidate for transplant.

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