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Do You Have To Be Off Revlimid For A Month Before They Harvest Your Stem Cell
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My doctors took me off Revlimid on 11/10/20 after my fourth cycle and just have me on a weekly Velcade shot. My stem cell harvesting is in the second week of January. I was told the Revlimid interferes with your stem cells. I am concerned because my numbers are creeping up on the Velcade alone. Is this common practice for doctors? Has anyone else experienced this?

posted December 3, 2020 (edited)
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Wendy, I was on Revlimid, velcade & Dex and was taken off Revlimid last week of May 2019. Collection of stem cells June 25th. Melphalen, then transplant July 3rd. I too was very worried about him taking me off Revlimid but he said everything would be ok. And it worked out ok.. My transplant went well.
Have faith, stay positive. Ask questions and ask questions. Prayers your way. Stay strong. 🙏💕

posted December 3, 2020 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was on Revlimid but was taken off them totally because of heart issues. They started giving me Velcade for awhile. Since I have been on maintenance therapy I take Daratumumab and Dexamethasone they are working well.

posted December 3, 2020
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Off for three weeks after my sixth round of revlimid before stem cell.

posted December 17, 2020
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

When I had my Stem Cell transplant I was in remission and off all medication.

posted December 4, 2020
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I had the same issue with the Velcade. I no longer take the Velcade shots just the Dara and dexamethasone.

posted December 4, 2020

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