Vidaza treatment vs bone marrow transplant
I’m 56y/o male diagnosed with MDS this past April. I just finished my 3rd round treatment.I’m considered high risk. The treatment I’m doing now is Vidaza. My Dr. said it’s not a cure but may put me in remission. A different Dr. I recently saw what’s to do a bone marrow transplant which is very risky and 100 days in the hospital with no guarantees. I’m strongly considering with just continuing my current treatment.
My question is. Do y’all feel I’m giving up for not doing the bone marrow transplant?
Thank you.
Having been through several bouts of various cancers over the past 10 years the one consistent pattern I have see is ... there are no clear solutions/choices. As patients we are often the least informed decision makers in the room and yet we are being asked to make choices that will impact our lives and the lives of our family members.
We are all different and what works for one patient may or may not for another. The best approach in my book is to review the various options and known facts at the time and then select the path that feels right for you. Many decisions in life boil down making choices based on our gut feelings. In the end ...what ever you decide on - just know you made the right decision for you . God speed ...
while making treatment decisions is never an easy thing to do, it is a very personal choice. If you decide something is right for you, then no one can make a judgment and tell you it is wrong. Many of us have been faced with difficult decisions regarding treatment protocols, and we will support you in knowing what is right for you. Please keep us updated on how you're doing. And thank you for sharing this. It's always helpful to see what others are experiencing. You got this!
Angie -team member
I had to make a similar decision earlier on...should or should I do a SCT. As different doctors may suggest more than others; however, as mentioned by everyone else it is a very personal decision and only you can weigh the pros and cons. I weighed those odds and where I was in my life at that time and wavered not to do it when it was suggested to me. The goal was to try other steps and if those didn't work...well we know the rest. Have an open conversation with our doctors and start it off with your concerns and what are the pros and cons either way in delaying or reviewing other options and work it from there. Wishing you the very best either way!
