Paul, an avid jogger, began to get shortness of breath while working out. Soon after, he began to experience a full stomach shortly after starting to eat. After visiting his doctor, he was diagnosed with myelofibrosis.

For his treatment, Paul has received a stem cell transplant and is now focusing on being reimmunized. 

He chose Dana-Farber for its world-class reputation for treating cancer.

Paul’s experience at the Institute really took a turn in April 2017. He spent a month in the hospital and was then discharged to go home. He had to spend the next year in isolation, but unfortunately, three weeks later, his wife of 45 years, Norma, passed away suddenly.

Paul was so grateful for his doctor’s and nurses’ support. He will never forget their kindness and love. They encouraged him to push himself and do things that he didn’t think he was capable of.

Paul is now supported by his daughter, Kelley; son-in-law, Tony, and granddaughter, Taylor.

In his free time, he loves to run, play golf, and work.

Dr. Antin is Chief of Stem Cell Transplantation at Dana-Farber.

Dr. Antin received his MD from Cornell University in 1978, and postgraduate training in hematology and medical oncology at DFCI and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He subsequently served as director of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Service at BWH from 1987 to 1997.

He is a founding member and past president of the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and a past Chairman of the Steering Committee of the BMT Clinical Trial Network.