HI In 2009 I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lymphoma.  I had an ABVD chemo in 2009 and then a Bone Marror Transplant (BMT) in 2012.  I handled ABVD well, but BMT knocked me around.  I have to give up my lucrative professional practice, due to cancer and betrayl by my business partners.  For about 18 months I suffered with deep depression.  Howver, since then I had best time of my life.  I have seen my both kids complete school.  One in the final year of university and other in the first year.   About two months ago, I was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia (side effect of intensive chemo in 2012).  Now I am told that I have 1.6 years, if I am untreated. 5.5 years if I undergo highly risky Allogeniec Stem Cell Transplant.   I am thinking is it worthwhile going through the Allogeniec Stem Cell Transplant.  Any advice? ... View more

Hi I was diagnosed with both Hodgkin and Non-Hodgekin Lymphoma in 2009.  I received ABVD treatment in 2009 and an Autologus Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in 2012.  I handled ABVD well, continue to work with minimal disruption.  BMT knocked me around a bit, and I had to wind up my lucrative professional consulting practice.  However, after a Splenectomy in 2018 March, I have have been in the best health for last 18 months.   Now, doctors have diagnosed me with Myelodysplasia (low palletlet count) and preparing me for an Allogeniec Stem Cell Transplant.  I was told a month ago, that if I am not treated I have 19 months to live.  Even with treatment my life span is estimated to be 5.5 years. HOWEVER, AS I TYPE THIS NOTE, I AM IN BEST OF MY HEALTH.   I live in Wellington, New Zealand.  New Zealand is a small country with very close knit oncology specialists.  It is almost impossible get a decent second opnion because everyone knows everone and unlikely to contradict.   I am seriously thinking whether to undergo the Allogeniec Stemm cell Transplant or take the risk and not be treated.   Any advice? ... View more