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Autologous (self) Stem Cell Transplant

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Shawnee, CO

If because of a weak heart am not a canidate for sct.what would be the next steps in treatment ?

September 12, 2019
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Bob, my uncle went into remission with no SCT. He is on maintenance chemo. Due to his advanced age they opted not to give him a SCT but again, he’s in remission!

September 12, 2019
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I got an autologous SCT in 2016. The doctor who visited my room the most said in an article that the advantage to having a transplant immediately after initial chemo therapy may be small. But there is an advantage, so he continues to prescribe them and administer them.
My point is that you can do fine without the transplant. I was practically in remission when I had mine. The goal of the transplant was to figuratively "kick it while it was down". I don't regret having had one, but I don't think (my own opinion) that you will regret not having had one. Best wishes.
DGBurk

May 4, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Bob I know several people personally who have done well . For various reasons could not have sct.
Praying they find the right treatment plan for you

September 12, 2019
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

You are welcome Bob❤

September 12, 2019
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you very much for me it was one day im fine the next day im in the hospital and they are telling me all my problems but on the good side i feel like i have a great doc and the chemo is really doing its job . Thanks again that was really nice of you good luck .

September 12, 2019

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