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I have Stage 1 multiple myeloma. I started treatment in January because of proteins in my urine. I am on Velcade, Revlimid and dexamethasone. I am on my 4th cycle. My understanding is that Revlimid will suppress stem cell production. So if down the road I may want a stem cell transplant my maintenance program would be the Velcade. I think the Revlimid might be a better option to for remission. I am wondering what others have found with your treatments.
I typed wrong. @A MyMyelomaTeam Member is what I meant.
The context provided does not specifically mention experiences with stem cell transplants in newly diagnosed myeloma patients. However, it does discuss general aspects of stem cell transplants for… read more
Yes, they are both the same
My doc is encouraging a transplant and not giving me much info about where to do it. Should I get a second opinion as to whether I need one
My oncologist in Lake Charles always said I needed sct but never said I had achieved remission so after learning more sct and getting over the fear of it after 1 year of induction therapy 4 drugs dexy… read more
Hi Marie
A very difficult question without knowing anything about your specifics such as ; diagnosis, stage of multiple myeloma, your age, type of MM whether smoldering, MGUS, full multiple myeloma,… read more
I went for chemo yesterday at the VA and I really like this nurse, she seems very trustworthy and yesterday, she said she wasn't sure how to address it but there basically are two types of stem cell transplant procedures one being they use your plasma cells or someone else's. It was her honest explanation, but I left there feeling some type of a way yesterday. The entire time I've been going, I was under the impression that they would be using mine for my upcoming procedure which I'm not even… read more
Agree with Wendym post. For myeloma, autologous transplants are the standard of care. Alligeneic transplants are often used in other cancers such as leukemias Or lymphomas or myelodysplastic syndrome… read more
Neuropathy is generally permanent. Meds can modify symptoms. Best to keep at bay in beginning if possible. Velcade is esp notorious as a cause of neuropathy.
Can't say after transplant but it's a disaster for Peripheral Neuropathy. It comes on soon after starting it and it doesn't go away when you stop the Velcade.
