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Good Morning. I'm Planning To Have A Bone Marrow Transplant For MDS. I Would Appreciate If Anyone Have Experience Or Advice About It.

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Southampton, NJ
July 3, 2024
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Thank you, how long was the recovery,

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I did it for AML!!! First autologous BMT in history at Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania!!! In Oct be 37yrs!!! Do it !!! Miracles happen!!! Prayers from SNJ!!! No matter what Keep Punchin!!!!

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Good morning!

A bone marrow transplant, also known as an allogeneic stem cell transplant, is a significant procedure for treating myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Here are some key points to consider:

- Procedure: The recipient undergoes high-dose chemotherapy or radiation to destroy the stem cells in their bone marrow Show Full Answer

Good morning!

A bone marrow transplant, also known as an allogeneic stem cell transplant, is a significant procedure for treating myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Here are some key points to consider:

- Procedure: The recipient undergoes high-dose chemotherapy or radiation to destroy the stem cells in their bone marrow. They then receive healthy new stem cells from a donor.
- Potential Cure: This is the only treatment option that has the potential to cure MDS by making the abnormal bone marrow cells disappear for good.
- Eligibility: It is often only an option for people who are younger and in good health due to the serious side effects.
- Complications: One possible complication is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), where the transplanted cells attack the host. GVHD can be severe and requires treatment.

For more personal experiences and advice, you might want to connect with others on MyLeukemiaTeam, where members share their stories and support each other.

July 3, 2024

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