Hi Linda, I was diagnosed with intermediate risk AML in March 2020 and given a year to live. I was 75 at the time which was too old for transplant. I have been on IV Vidaza treatment ever since and doing well I have an awesome oncologist at the U of AZ Cancer Center caring for me. I feel well for the most part and do normal day to day activities without difficulty. I am very grateful for everyday. Blessings,

I had an autologous Bone Marrow transplant at the University of Pennsylvania hospital!!! HUP!!! That was Oct 1987!!!! Miracles happen so Keep Punchin and look into clinical trials at teaching hospitals

Hi Linda,I was 79 when my polycythemia vera changed to AML & too old for transplant .My chemo is going well though & I have an awesome health care team to keep me optomistic for my future.Blessings

Hi Mary. I was diagnosed with intermediate risk AML in 2020 at age 75 with a prognosis of one year. I am now 46 months out and doing well. My doctor cut my IV Vidaza infusions back from five days a month to three days. I can't explain it but I am very grateful to be alive. With my diagnosis and age, there are not many chemo options left should I relapse. With my oncologist, wife and faith, keeping me going, I look forward to 2024. Blessings,

In March of 2023 I was told my MDS had progressed to AML. I was told by an Ottawa Oncologist the prognosis of 10 months. After several rounds of chemo, transfusions and hospitalizations my Oncologist in Sudbury said: "nothing more could be done". His prognosis in Sept., 2023 was 1 to 2 years. I don't qualify for a bone marrow transplant. I am doing well. I haven't had any major symptoms, other than occasional shortness of breath, irregular heart beat and possibly an enlarged spleen. I see my GP this week. I feel blessed to be able to function normally day to day doing most things, such as domestic chores. Thankfully I am still able to drive so I socialize, go to church and sometimes just get out and enjoy nature. God is good. Stay safe and enjoy life. None of us know if we'll have tomorrow.🥰