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Greeen

Updated 5mo ago

Seeking Advice on Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma

Hi everyone ! I'm 67 and just got diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I'm trying to decide if I should go for a stem cell transplant or not. My doctor says there are some new treatments out there, but I'm not sure. If anyone's been in the same boat, can you share your experience with or without a stem cell transplant? Thanks!

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Lizzyskloset

6mo

Hi ✋I did SCT in June of 2023, never felt better but… it was tough for a bit but you do come out of it ! 🤗
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Michele.PatientPower

5mo

@Lizzyskloset How are you doing now that you are nearly a year out from your SCT? and how are your numbers?
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AshleyZouma

6mo

I'm really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It must be tough going through something like this. I can imagine how you must be feeling right now. It's good to know that you have a positive outlook I was diagnosed last year at 71! it has been 9 months since stem cell. I am on revlimid maintenance plan. No reaction in my hands and feet as some people experience . I have only been on it for 2 months, but took a higher dose prior to the transplant. My biggest struggle is the impact on my platelets, but the medical team is monitoring them and unless they get below 30,000 then I will stay on it. My biggest issue is still the pain in my lower back which may be due to the MM destroying my bones. Waiting for a PET scan to insure the it hasn’t come back, but hopefully the pain is not due to that. I’d go with the maintenance plan and hopefully you have a good medical team for support! sending you strong hugs and strength!
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Michele.PatientPower

5mo

@AshleyZouma Please keep us posted on how you make out with your PET scan.

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