I am day three since my stc and sitting in my hotel just down the street from the VA hospital in Nashville beginning my recovery. I am so grateful to the care givers there that I can't find words to express that gratitude. I've got a lot ahead of me as the dick was will be here before you know it but my best advice if you are going through this is do exactly what they tell you right down to the salt water mouth rinses. Blessings to you and your wonderful families which was the
Most importance resource I had to draw on.

Hang in there, Beatrice. You're not alone.
I've had the SCT and have just completed my 6th cycle of chemo since and headed for 7. I've gone from an active outdoor lifestyle to one of constant fatigue from the chemo. My cell counts are ok, but it's a challenge still. Just keep moving as much as you can.
You are not alone.

Hi. Nice to meet you,,I have been diagnosed with MM on Oct. 2025. I was put on Revlin, Duratumumab, Bortezomib velcade, dexamethasone steroids, and I started this regimen on Feb 24 when admitted on the Multiple myeloma floor. I have weekly treatments out side oncology pt. clinic. Every Friday. This passed Friday I was told by my oncologist that my blood levels are going down and the chemo I’m on is helping me. She also discussed stem cell transplant for the near future. She said she will discuss further with me. I do not know how this type of treatment takes place. What are the side effects..I’m very ambivalent about all this and scared about some pieces I have read about getting intensive chemo,,being in isolation,,being hospitalized and I fear all this,,me and hospital do not compute at all,,it was a horror of hospital noise,,got no sleep interruption after interruptions..I suffered more anxiety being in a hospital,,I lived for every day and night to go home to rest. So I’m wondering if I would rather not do stem at all..I fear everything I must go through,,I’m 67 years old,,,I still have a full time job,,I have taken a leave. I work at a hospital for 19 years now,,and I want my life back,,as it was,,I live and cry everyday and don’t understand why I’m here with this MM. why. I keep asking myself..why did I get this? I thought about suicide but I must keep living for my son whom I love dearly and would not ever hurt him and leave him alone in this sick world we live in. Just want more true information about stem cell implants,,it’s 2026 and information changes,,different methods used, just need someone with recent transplant,,or info.before going through with all stem stuff. Thank you for all your help.

Check out @A MyMyelomaTeam Member story. He is cancer free. No SCT.

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