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What an inspiring question — and a great reminder that long-term remission is absolutely a real possibility!

One MyMyelomaTeam member shared this encouraging update: "I've been in remission for five years and feel fine. I just have a doctor phone call every 13 weeks."

While that's not quite the 12-15 year milestone being Show Full Answer

What an inspiring question — and a great reminder that long-term remission is absolutely a real possibility!

One MyMyelomaTeam member shared this encouraging update: "I've been in remission for five years and feel fine. I just have a doctor phone call every 13 weeks."

While that's not quite the 12-15 year milestone being asked about, it shows that extended remission after SCT and maintenance is happening for real people. Here's what the research says about long-term remission after SCT and maintenance therapy:

- Maintenance therapy with lenalidomide sustained remission for at least 57 months (nearly 5 years) in 50% of participants after SCT
- Many doctors now recommend staying on maintenance therapy indefinitely, as longer treatment appears more effective
- Reaching MRD-negative status (no detectable cancer cells) is a key goal that makes longer remission more achievable

The five-year survival rate has doubled over the past 30 years, meaning longer remissions are becoming more common. The community would love to hear from those hitting those 12-15 year milestones — keep sharing those stories!

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