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Welcome to Connect, @halcomstock1942. That’s a good question. Is there a cutoff date for liver transplants?

From my understanding after doing a little research, as long as the patient is healthy, not experiencing other co-morbidities (illnesses or conditions) which can interfere with success, older patients can do quite will with a liver transplant. There needs to be particular attention focused on pairing the patient with an older donor liver. But there have been positive outcomes.

Here’s a lengthy but detailed article from the National Institute of Health, PubMed regarding liver transplantation in older patients.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7239827/

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I also found a few discussions in Connect where other members broached the same subject.

Does age matter for liver transplant evaluation?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/age-for-liver-transplant/
With members @bibiliverbug @rosemarya @jerrynord and others discussing age with transplantation.

There are several conversation in our Transplant support groups with members who have had a liver transplant, such as @rosemarya @arqui02000 @kandidubrall @sg3 and many more which might be helpful for you.

Here’s a link to Liver transplant - Let's support each other https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/liver-support-group/

Another member, @parrot53 had a similar question as yours regarding age limit for a liver transplant.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637135/

Have you spoken with your doctor about the possibility of receiving a transplant?

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Replies to "Welcome to Connect, @halcomstock1942. That’s a good question. Is there a cutoff date for liver transplants?..."

Thank you, Lori for keeping me in the loop. I am currently inactive on the transplant list with exception points in October this year. I am still doing fairly well and not currently considering going active. My biggest fear is that my condition will deteriorate and I will then be ineligible for LT. in the meantime I am taking each day to enjoy my family, friends, and current health. It is sometimes stressful but I am here and intend to enjoy each day as a gift.
Thanks again for all the members here who take the time to share their thoughts and experiences.