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That's a really meaningful question, and it's one many people with myeloma wrestle with. While there aren't specific stories from MyMyelomaTeam members here about skipping a stem cell transplant (SCT) after induction therapy, this is a deeply personal decision that depends on many factors.

Some things that typically shape Show Full Answer

That's a really meaningful question, and it's one many people with myeloma wrestle with. While there aren't specific stories from MyMyelomaTeam members here about skipping a stem cell transplant (SCT) after induction therapy, this is a deeply personal decision that depends on many factors.

Some things that typically shape this choice include:

- Age and overall health
- How well induction therapy worked
- Personal priorities and quality of life
- Eligibility for transplant
- Doctor's recommendation One MyMyelomaTeam member shared that waiting or delaying an SCT brought anxiety, saying they just wanted to "get it over with and move forward." That emotional tension is very real either way.

The good news is that myeloma treatment has expanded significantly. If induction therapy is working well, maintenance therapy (like lenalidomide) can be an option to help sustain remission without an immediate transplant.

Bringing this question directly to the MyMyelomaTeam community feed would likely get you some powerful personal responses from members who've faced the exact same crossroads. 💙

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