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If you are using your own stem cells (auto), it is safer than chemo. Of course you can refuse any treatment.
If because of a weak heart am not a canidate for sct.what would be the next steps in treatment ?
Glad you are doing well.
I typed wrong. @A MyMyelomaTeam Member is what I meant.
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
The context provided does not specifically mention experiences with stem cell transplants in newly diagnosed myeloma patients. However, it does discuss general aspects of stem cell transplants for… read more
Yes Wade. I’m scheduled for my second in Feb 2024
So sorry that it happened to you❤️
Thank you very much, this put my mind at ease, I was afraid 😱 of recurrent dz. Blood and urine markers are negative
KurtKosma, It is a heck of a lot different than when I had mine at COH in 2001. I believe it is 12-14 days. You stay tell your blood counts can support you living in an environment that isn’t… read more
