Mara was diagnosed last November with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). After 3 chemotherapy treatments the plan was for her to receive a baby cord stem cell transplant as I was not a suitable donor and we were unable to find an unrelated adult match either.
Today, we met with her doctors. The chemo treatments administered did not suffice to induce full remission. Therefore according to Dutch Medical insights, Mara’s condition is no longer considered treatable in the Netherlands and she is no longer eligible for a transplant. It’s game over for the Dutch. Her doctor recommended 2 very well known clinics outside of the Netherlands, that are more liberal & experimental in treating her type of Leukemia:
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Dr Kantarjian – USA
- Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia – Dr Martelli - Italy
We are in the process of contacting both clinics and expect to set up appointments immediately.
Mara is her usual strong and spirited self!
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