[li33iParticipant]

Hi everyone. My dads about to start velcade treatment for plasmacytoma that was unresponsive to Stem cell transplant. He's also had the CDT therapy. I guess we are all just a bit nervous that it will work as dads tumour is growing again at such a rapid rate it's affecting his quality of life. The tumour is in his sinus and soft palette. Just wondering what sort of side effects he might experience and might it be similar to the thalidomide?
Thanks x

[KeithH17Participant]

Hi Deborah,

I had 8 cycles of Velcade leading up to my 2nd SCT last August. I have to say I had very few side effects apart from fatigue during the first two cycles and spasms in my right hand when the Velcade dosage was slightly reduced after four cycles which seemed to do the trick. The downside was the remission only lasted 8 months but although disappointing was not unexpected.

Best wishes and good future health.

Keith.

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