That's a great question, and it's completely understandable to want to connect with others in a similar age group living with AIHA!
While specific member stories from other octogenarians aren't available here, what is known is that AIHA becomes more common with age. The incidence is about 10 times higher in people over 75 Show Full Answer
That's a great question, and it's completely understandable to want to connect with others in a similar age group living with AIHA!
While specific member stories from other octogenarians aren't available here, what is known is that AIHA becomes more common with age. The incidence is about 10 times higher in people over 75 compared to those under 50, so you are definitely not alone in this.
A few things worth knowing about AIHA in older adults:
- AIHA can be diagnosed at any age, but it's far more common later in life
- Older adults are more likely to have other co-occurring conditions that can complicate AIHA management
- A median diagnosis age of around 68.7 years has been found in studies of warm AIHA
The good news is that average survival with AIHA has improved considerably in recent decades, rising from 8.2 years to 12.6 years. Whether a diagnosis is recent or long-standing, working closely with a hematologist is key to managing it well.
For connecting directly with other myAIHAteam members who are octogenarians, posting your question in the community feed would be the best way to hear personal stories and timelines from people who truly get it! 💙
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