I can tell your mind is going a million miles an hour! ☺️
Age alone isn’t the deciding factor for a person being eligible for a stem cell transplant. I have acquaintances who were 75 at the time of transplant and now in their 80s and doing really well. Taken into account is the patient’s overall health, consideration of any pre-existing conditions as well as the underlying condition; The type and severity of the disease being treated.
From experience, there is an organ assessment of heart, liver, and kidney function to ensure they can tolerate the transplant, along with a mental assessment.
Insurance and financial considerations factor in, as well as a patient’s willingness to follow guidance of the transplant team. They will need a full time caregiver for several months. And…a donor! Pheww…huh?
This is a discussion to have with your doctor. Depending on the mutations involved, some patients with AML don’t necessarily require a SCT. When your bmbx results are back and you have a consultation with your doctor, that would be a perfect time to inquire about the possible need for a transplant, if you would be eligible…and an alternative treatment plan if you’re not a candidate.