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Newly diagnosed with AML (FTL3 TKD)
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What if your age stops you from getting a bone marrow transplant....what are our options....would like to find out if anyone over 75 got the bmt and how did they do
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I was 75 when diagnosed with AML-TDK.
FLT3 mutation and NPM1. They found 5 matches and presented me with BMT as a treatment option. Due to the 100 day quarantine and possible complications after BMT I elected to forego the BMT and have chemo (Dacogen and Ventclextca) treatment monthly (weekly blood draws). I am 17 months out and am in deep remission.
My latest MRD (measurable residual disease) blood test could not find any mutations. My numbers continue to be below normal thus we continue with my treatment every 5-6 weeks. I hope you find a solution that works for you!