hcp1 replied to the topic Stem Cell treatment in the forum Treatment 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Mervyn
Good to hear that you are now back home and I hope your strength and energy return before too long. Thank you for taking the time to share your early experiences of SCT. I have read the article you recommended.
I see my consultant next Thursday. I know I have one more planned cycle of VDT to go before my SCT but I am hoping he doesn’t…[Read more]
hcp1 replied to the topic Stem Cell treatment in the forum Treatment 9 years, 8 months ago
Dear Mervyn
What you have taught me so far – not to have any expectations and to take each day as it comes but know that each day takes you closer to the end of your stay in hospital.
I really do hope that today proves to be an improvement on yesterday.
Helen
hcp1 replied to the topic Stem Cell treatment in the forum Treatment 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Mervyn
Please don’t feel you have to write each day. Save your strength for getting better. Catch up when you can.
It all sounds pretty rough but I guess we are warned it is likely to be that way. Although it sounds as if everyone’s response is unique to them.
Thanks for taking the time
Helen
hcp1 replied to the topic Stem Cell treatment in the forum Treatment 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Mervyn
Hope all going as well as can be expected. Thinking of you.
Helen
hcp1 replied to the topic Stem Cell treatment in the forum Treatment 9 years, 9 months ago
Hi Mervyn
I am on my fourth cycle of velcade, dex and thalidomide and due to have a SCT October time so I would be very interested to read of your experiences. I must admit it’s the part of the treatment that I am nervous about.
Good luck for Tuesday. I will be thinking of you.
Helen
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