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Is 70 too old for stem cell transplant? A look at eligibility and outcomes

According to the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR), the proportion of adult stem cell transplant recipients aged 60 or older has risen significantly, debunking the myth of a rigid age limit. Instead of asking, "is 70 too old for stem cell transplant?" clinicians now focus on a patient's overall health and physiological age to determine eligibility.