Upbeat, your circumstances are similar to mine. I was diagnosed at age 61 (Jan 05)with idiopathic myelofibrosis only because my physician was concerned about my anemia and referred me to a hematologist to check it out. I am doing well and am almost asymptomatic - very little spleen enlargement and the anemia has decreased also. I'm not on any meds at this time. But I have night sweats, fatigue, and lately diarrhea (? is this related). My doctor pushed me to get a consult for a BMT in spite of my age and I am lined up to receive one - when my condition worsens. By then, I may be too old to be considered. Does anyone know the age of the oldest successful transplant? Doctors really scare you about having one but - what are the options considering the prognosis?