Thank you, that is what I was thinking
June 14
Not everyone with myeloma will have a stem cell transplant (SCT), but it is a common and well-established treatment option for those who are eligible. The most widely used type is an autologous SCT, where your own stem cells are collected, stored, and returned to your body after high-dose chemotherapy. Whether a transplant Show Full Answer
Not everyone with myeloma will have a stem cell transplant (SCT), but it is a common and well-established treatment option for those who are eligible. The most widely used type is an autologous SCT, where your own stem cells are collected, stored, and returned to your body after high-dose chemotherapy. Whether a transplant is right for you depends on several factors your doctor will weigh up, including:
- Your age (most commonly recommended for those under 65, though older patients in good health may still qualify)
- Your overall health and organ function
- How well your myeloma has responded to initial treatment
- Any other individual risk factors
It's worth knowing that transplants are not a cure, but they can lead to longer remissions. A large study found that people who had an early transplant stayed in remission for around five and a half years on average. For those who aren't transplant candidates, effective treatment combinations — such as triplet therapy — can still achieve good outcomes, with similar overall survival rates in some cases.
As always, the best person to guide this decision is your hematologist-oncologist, who can look at your full picture and discuss what's right for you.
June 14
I didn't because I had to keep working and have no caretaker, I made the right decision, diagnosed in March '24 went in remission in 3 months and have remained that way for 2 years.
June 14
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