Thank you Pap, my shots begin next month which will make it six months from my SCT. And I’m starting with either the Flu, pneumonia or Covid Shot. My SCT Doctor doesn’t care which one I start with… read more
Has anyone had the donor stem cell transplant for mm? My mom is potentially doing this and would love to know if anyone has been through it or know someone?
She had one stem cell already with her own but only last 6 months in remission.
How long does it take for the immune system to rebound?
How much of Stem Cell Transplant and Stem Cell Collection/ Storage does Medicare pay for and how much is the patient's responsibility?
Is there an age maximum for Stem Cell Transplant?
My doctor says that eligibility at UCLA has more to do with the condition that a person is in rather than the age of the patient.
I am newly diagnosed I have stage 1 MM. doctor is putting me a few meds which is saying is a low form of chemo. and Suggested I go get stem cells ready in case I may need a SCT. Is it inevitable that as this progresses I will definitely have to do the stem cell transplant?
Oncologist preparing for stem cell transplant for my husband, but after careful research, he does not know if he wants to undergo such a grueling procedure which has no guarantee of remission. He is doing quite well with his weekly chemo treatments which have astounded his doctors. Has anyone used alternative measures other than stem cell transplant, and instead decided on another version of treatment. We are so overwhelmed and indecisive about this.
we went to a consultation yesterday on stem cell transplant and we need more information on the procedure
I have stem cells collected and stored since May 2018. Waiting for transplant. Do I have to get a dental Clarence done?
@A MyMyelomaTeam Member after my SCT’s everything tasted like sawdust dry and powdery and now the week after my monthly chemo everything tastes tinny but appetite is still good. Yeah you won’t have… read more
No. That is how they find .ost is due to platelets.