What is Acute Myelogenous Leukemia AML
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. The median age of patients with AML is 70; it is rare among ...
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I was diagnosed with AML on March 2008, went through 2 rounds of chemo and stayed 50 days in the hospital. Crazy! Now I am facing the decision of a bone marrow transplant or to just go through 4 or more round of chemo. I went for a two day appointment down in Rochester, MN at the Mayo Clinic. The doctor could not give me his recommendation until he has had a chance to review everything. So I wait, but he also told me to think everything over carefully because it is up to me as well. Those of you that have been through this, what would you do? I know everyone situation is different but I would appreciate your opinion. I do have a brother who is a perfect match, which is a good thing. He mentioned that the bone marrow transplant is the quick fix but with more health risks and just doing more chemo will take long time with being in and out of hospital for months but low health risks. Too much to think about by yourself.
Posted on 05/22/08, 01:05 pm |
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Honestly... If you are healthy otherwise, I would go for the bmt--- I only went through chemo and a year later here I am relapsed. BMT doesn't guarantee that it won't come back.... but with a brother that is a perfect match.. it might be the best option
I'm scheduled for my BMT on June 24th- 2008 
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