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Deciding If I Should Opt For Stem Cell Replacement. Local Oncologist/hematologist Is Recommending No. Specialist Says I Can. Thoughts?
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77 yrs old, relatively good physical condition. 2 weeks into my 3rd cycle of Velcade and Darzalex. KAPPA/LAMBDA LIGHT CHAIN RATIO has gone from 4.42 to 2.07 in 3 months. Abnormal protein band has reduced from 1.3 to .3. Fatigue and Bone pain have subsided. Walking daily.

posted April 6
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I say go for it! It’s the best way to get as close to a cure that is available. “I” don’t qualify. My cardiologist said my heart would not take it. When I had Revlimid and then Velcade they toxified my heart. Plus I had congestive heart failure from my Smoldering Myeloma. Grab the chance for another length of time for your life. I only wish I could have had it done .
Good luck and God Bless,
“Teece”

posted April 6
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Oncologist says no only because of your age. You’re well beyond expiration date (lol) but you can still play hardball. You can do it!

posted April 6
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Sounds promising .... I like reading the numbers going down. It is helpful to all of us.

posted April 6
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I know I can, the question is if the risk/benefit is there for what I might have to go through for the SCT. Everyone I have talked to so far has had SCT. Wondering about those who chose to pass.

posted April 6

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