My husband was about 90 days and revaccinations did not start for a few more months
November 7, 2025
I started 90 days after SCT and vaccines 180 days but how youre doing is paramount. Everyone is different.
November 5, 2025
When should maintenance therapy begin after a stem cell transplant for myeloma?
Maintenance therapy typically begins after you've completed the full sequence of treatment steps. This includes induction therapy (your initial treatment), consolidation therapy (which involves high-dose chemotherapy), and then the stem cell Show Full Answer
When should maintenance therapy begin after a stem cell transplant for myeloma?
Maintenance therapy typically begins after you've completed the full sequence of treatment steps. This includes induction therapy (your initial treatment), consolidation therapy (which involves high-dose chemotherapy), and then the stem cell transplant itself.
The timing focuses on starting maintenance once you've recovered sufficiently from the transplant. You'll need to be stable enough to tolerate the maintenance medication, which is usually well-tolerated compared to more intensive treatments.
Your oncologist will monitor your recovery through blood tests and other assessments to determine when you're ready to begin. The goal is to start at a point where you can sustain long-term treatment while managing any side effects effectively.
Every person's recovery timeline is different, so the exact timing will depend on how you're responding to treatment and how well you're tolerating the transplant recovery process.
November 5, 2025
Thanks! Just curious of others experiences. I'm almost 4 months post SCT and will find out maintenance next week. I've been told my vaccinations won't start until a year post SCT. Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
November 5, 2025
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