Longevity of Lung Tx

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ElizabethlovesChris

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I had heard 40-50% at 5 years post-transplant. I wish there was a better way though of breaking down the info, as I have seen most of my research on the UNOS website - which is wonderful, but at the same time, doesn't always give the data in the most 'user-friendly' format (at least to me).
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

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I had heard 40-50% at 5 years post-transplant. I wish there was a better way though of breaking down the info, as I have seen most of my research on the UNOS website - which is wonderful, but at the same time, doesn't always give the data in the most 'user-friendly' format (at least to me).
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

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I had heard 40-50% at 5 years post-transplant. I wish there was a better way though of breaking down the info, as I have seen most of my research on the UNOS website - which is wonderful, but at the same time, doesn't always give the data in the most 'user-friendly' format (at least to me).
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

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I had heard 40-50% at 5 years post-transplant. I wish there was a better way though of breaking down the info, as I have seen most of my research on the UNOS website - which is wonderful, but at the same time, doesn't always give the data in the most 'user-friendly' format (at least to me).
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

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I had heard 40-50% at 5 years post-transplant. I wish there was a better way though of breaking down the info, as I have seen most of my research on the UNOS website - which is wonderful, but at the same time, doesn't always give the data in the most 'user-friendly' format (at least to me).
 
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IG

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Depends on a lot of factors.

Those tx'ed around 11-17 (me) have a survival rate of 34.8% for 5 yrs. 18-34 age bracket is 47.2% according to unos though. This is the national average though (but it is a big indicator of median age) and doesn't take into account specific clinic statistics or the national median. As for oldest.. Ann Harrison (first double lung recipient which happened in 86) didn't die until 2001, but that was because of a brain aneurysm. I believe the oldest tx'ed person I've heard of is 17 years post and lives in Australia.
 
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IG

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Depends on a lot of factors.

Those tx'ed around 11-17 (me) have a survival rate of 34.8% for 5 yrs. 18-34 age bracket is 47.2% according to unos though. This is the national average though (but it is a big indicator of median age) and doesn't take into account specific clinic statistics or the national median. As for oldest.. Ann Harrison (first double lung recipient which happened in 86) didn't die until 2001, but that was because of a brain aneurysm. I believe the oldest tx'ed person I've heard of is 17 years post and lives in Australia.
 
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IG

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Depends on a lot of factors.

Those tx'ed around 11-17 (me) have a survival rate of 34.8% for 5 yrs. 18-34 age bracket is 47.2% according to unos though. This is the national average though (but it is a big indicator of median age) and doesn't take into account specific clinic statistics or the national median. As for oldest.. Ann Harrison (first double lung recipient which happened in 86) didn't die until 2001, but that was because of a brain aneurysm. I believe the oldest tx'ed person I've heard of is 17 years post and lives in Australia.
 
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IG

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Depends on a lot of factors.

Those tx'ed around 11-17 (me) have a survival rate of 34.8% for 5 yrs. 18-34 age bracket is 47.2% according to unos though. This is the national average though (but it is a big indicator of median age) and doesn't take into account specific clinic statistics or the national median. As for oldest.. Ann Harrison (first double lung recipient which happened in 86) didn't die until 2001, but that was because of a brain aneurysm. I believe the oldest tx'ed person I've heard of is 17 years post and lives in Australia.
 
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IG

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Depends on a lot of factors.
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<br />Those tx'ed around 11-17 (me) have a survival rate of 34.8% for 5 yrs. 18-34 age bracket is 47.2% according to unos though. This is the national average though (but it is a big indicator of median age) and doesn't take into account specific clinic statistics or the national median. As for oldest.. Ann Harrison (first double lung recipient which happened in 86) didn't die until 2001, but that was because of a brain aneurysm. I believe the oldest tx'ed person I've heard of is 17 years post and lives in Australia.
 
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Skye

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I just read an article the other day that looked at averages for CF patients. It was done in 2006 and had a national average of 6.3 years. I don't know how accurate that is.

Here is one I found that is dated April of 2008. I like the newer information because the field is changing so rapidly. It puts a 70% survival rate at 5 years. It really seems to be getting better every day. That is why it is super important to continue to exercise even when it gets tough. I think that really helps survival rate. I asked my tx pulmonologist what the single biggest factor is in surviving besides following the med routine. She said without question maintaining a healthy lifestyle (exercise and eat right). I can do that<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Here is the article if any are interested:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
">http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
</a>
 
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Skye

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I just read an article the other day that looked at averages for CF patients. It was done in 2006 and had a national average of 6.3 years. I don't know how accurate that is.

Here is one I found that is dated April of 2008. I like the newer information because the field is changing so rapidly. It puts a 70% survival rate at 5 years. It really seems to be getting better every day. That is why it is super important to continue to exercise even when it gets tough. I think that really helps survival rate. I asked my tx pulmonologist what the single biggest factor is in surviving besides following the med routine. She said without question maintaining a healthy lifestyle (exercise and eat right). I can do that<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Here is the article if any are interested:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
">http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
</a>
 
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Skye

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I just read an article the other day that looked at averages for CF patients. It was done in 2006 and had a national average of 6.3 years. I don't know how accurate that is.

Here is one I found that is dated April of 2008. I like the newer information because the field is changing so rapidly. It puts a 70% survival rate at 5 years. It really seems to be getting better every day. That is why it is super important to continue to exercise even when it gets tough. I think that really helps survival rate. I asked my tx pulmonologist what the single biggest factor is in surviving besides following the med routine. She said without question maintaining a healthy lifestyle (exercise and eat right). I can do that<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Here is the article if any are interested:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
">http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
</a>
 
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Skye

New member
I just read an article the other day that looked at averages for CF patients. It was done in 2006 and had a national average of 6.3 years. I don't know how accurate that is.

Here is one I found that is dated April of 2008. I like the newer information because the field is changing so rapidly. It puts a 70% survival rate at 5 years. It really seems to be getting better every day. That is why it is super important to continue to exercise even when it gets tough. I think that really helps survival rate. I asked my tx pulmonologist what the single biggest factor is in surviving besides following the med routine. She said without question maintaining a healthy lifestyle (exercise and eat right). I can do that<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Here is the article if any are interested:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
">http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
</a>
 
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Skye

New member
I just read an article the other day that looked at averages for CF patients. It was done in 2006 and had a national average of 6.3 years. I don't know how accurate that is.
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<br />Here is one I found that is dated April of 2008. I like the newer information because the field is changing so rapidly. It puts a 70% survival rate at 5 years. It really seems to be getting better every day. That is why it is super important to continue to exercise even when it gets tough. I think that really helps survival rate. I asked my tx pulmonologist what the single biggest factor is in surviving besides following the med routine. She said without question maintaining a healthy lifestyle (exercise and eat right). I can do that<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Here is the article if any are interested:
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
">http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/103755.php
</a><br />
 
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Skye

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Here is another good article.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Business/2006/03/21/new_drugs_up_lung_transplant_survival_rate/2971/">http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/B...nt_survival_rate/2971/</a>
 
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Skye

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Here is another good article.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Business/2006/03/21/new_drugs_up_lung_transplant_survival_rate/2971/">http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/B...nt_survival_rate/2971/</a>
 
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Skye

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Here is another good article.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Business/2006/03/21/new_drugs_up_lung_transplant_survival_rate/2971/">http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/B...nt_survival_rate/2971/</a>
 
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Skye

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Here is another good article.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Business/2006/03/21/new_drugs_up_lung_transplant_survival_rate/2971/">http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/B...nt_survival_rate/2971/</a>
 
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Skye

New member
Here is another good article.
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<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Business/2006/03/21/new_drugs_up_lung_transplant_survival_rate/2971/">http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/B...nt_survival_rate/2971/</a>
 
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