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[meganjaneParticipant]

Hello,

As with everything Myeloma related everyone has a different experience. If you use the search function on this forum you will find quite a few people have documented their SCT journeys. I kept a daily journal while my husband Phil was having his SCT, you can read it using this link:

http://www.myeloma.org.uk/patient-services/discussion-board/treatment/phils-sct-journey/

Phil did not go into isolation immediately but once he had a private room he stayed there until he was allowed home. I was Phil's only visitor but this was because that is what Phil wanted. Phil was in hospital for 24 days but he did get an infection which delayed his release.

I a happy to say that almost nine months on from his SCT Phil is doing well.

Megan

[MothasParticipant]

The actual process itself is fairly straightforward and all takes around 5 weeks including collection and return of cells and isolation. But most people have an 'induction' therapy prior to that which can take several months. This involves various cycles of chemo.

If you go to the macmillan resource section at this link:

http://www.myeloma.org.uk/patient-services/myeloma-uk-publications/myeloma-treatment/high-dose-therapy-and-stem-cell-transplantation/

You will find a very useful PDF document that goes into great depth.

Tom

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