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I went for chemo yesterday at the VA and I really like this nurse, she seems very trustworthy and yesterday, she said she wasn't sure how to address it but there basically are two types of stem cell transplant procedures one being they use your plasma cells or someone else's. It was her honest explanation, but I left there feeling some type of a way yesterday. The entire time I've been going, I was under the impression that they would be using mine for my upcoming procedure which I'm not even… read more
Agree with Wendym post. For myeloma, autologous transplants are the standard of care. Alligeneic transplants are often used in other cancers such as leukemias Or lymphomas or myelodysplastic syndrome… read more
Yes, they are both the same
So sorry that it happened to you❤️
Hello Janet. What is the kind of your transplant? Autologous or Allogenic? My experience was that you cannot avoid anxiety and stress but it is possible to overcome this feeling. Autologous SCT is… read more
After a year I've gotten 2 rounds of my baby 👶 shots at UCSF, where I had my transplant. Your oncologist should give you a list of vaccines and dates.
I love hearing that these mm patients in uk are finding a better way I just wished it would make its way quicker to all of us over here in us
And I need to know why we have to go through relapses on… read more
My doc is encouraging a transplant and not giving me much info about where to do it. Should I get a second opinion as to whether I need one
My oncologist in Lake Charles always said I needed sct but never said I had achieved remission so after learning more sct and getting over the fear of it after 1 year of induction therapy 4 drugs dexy… read more
Medicare Part D covered all of mine. Yes, there a doubles and triples...same routine for infants. Keep in mind, the SCT wiped out your immunities, and you are starting over.
If you are using your own stem cells (auto), it is safer than chemo. Of course you can refuse any treatment.
I’d be grateful to know how you are doing in terms of general health, side effects, quality of life etc.
Many thanks!
