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December 29, 2025
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Whenever Possible - Meaning that If you’ve Had a Very Good or Better Response to Induction - It Should Be Kept In Reserve, For If All Else Fails

This is Exactly what the Dana-Farber Dec 2023 Press Release Says.

They say This, Acknowledging that the SCT causes a much greater Risk of Serious Harm and Infections, due to the Damage it Causes to the Bone Marrow’s Microbiome, which can take Years and Sometimes Never to Recover to Normal

They Do Not Emphasize Enough that the SCT is completely Wiping Out Your Entire Life Time of Gained Immunities

They Need ti Accurately Quote the Dana-Farber Determination Trial’s Evidence that Everyone in that Study that Did Not Get the SCT had A Better Overall Survival Rate and with Fewer and Less Serious Infections - What’s the Benefit of Winning the Battle of “Time to First Relapse” if you Lose the War of Staying Healthy and Alive

SCTs are Based on the Dana-Farber Determination Trial’s very Limited Evidence - Read it for Yourself. I’ve Posted Links and Quotes to its Details at my Story @A MyMyelomaTeam Member. Many of its Findings are Based on Older Treatments and on Less Accurate Testing Methods of only 10 -5 (none per 100,000) verses today’s at 10 -6 (none per million)

Educate and Save Yourself - Treatment of MM is Far Too Often Grossly Overmedicated

December 30, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

"What’s the Benefit of Winning the Battle of “Time to First Relapse” if you Lose the War of Staying Healthy and Alive"

Totally agree!

December 30, 2025
MyMyelomaTeam

How has your recovery been going after your stem cell transplant (SCT)?

A stem cell transplant is a major treatment milestone in managing myeloma. Recovery can vary quite a bit from person to person, and it's normal to experience a range of side effects during the healing process.

Common short-term effects after SCT Show Full Answer

How has your recovery been going after your stem cell transplant (SCT)?

A stem cell transplant is a major treatment milestone in managing myeloma. Recovery can vary quite a bit from person to person, and it's normal to experience a range of side effects during the healing process.

Common short-term effects after SCT include:
* Fatigue and weakness
* Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
* Mouth and throat pain
* Fever or infection risk
* Low blood counts requiring monitoring

Most people need several weeks to recover, though some transplants are now done on an outpatient basis. You'll likely need various medications including antibiotics, antivirals, and possibly transfusions to support your recovery.

After transplant, you'll receive maintenance medications for several years to help sustain your treatment response. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts regularly and check for minimal residual disease to see how well the treatment is working.

A MyMyelomaTeam member shared their experience: "When I went to the hospital I could only pack certain items that could be sterilized. I recommend bringing pictures, music, movies, and books."

Is there something specific about your SCT experience or recovery that you'd like to discuss?

December 29, 2025

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