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PS I had enough stem cells harvested to enable a second transplant if needed, and I would willingly go through the whole SCT process again.

[maldemerParticipant]

Good luck with the cycles, Graham – mine worked wonders in preparing me for the SCT!
Nick

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Hi Graham
I would echo Rich’s advice on focusing on the induction process at the moment; my own went very smoothly apart from dex-induced sleeplessness! However, if you want a quick, positive snapshot of how my own SCT went – I posted ‘my story’ on the Forum yesterday pm.
Fingers crossed for you – and all of us!!!
Nick

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Thanks Mulberry. Very reassuring news. I’ve actually suffered very few side effects from the DVDT thus far, just a bit of fatigue and jitters/emotional ups & downs courtesy of the dexamethasone!! 👍

[maldemerParticipant]

Hi Rich – thanks for this helpful & encouraging advice. I’ve just finished the 1st cycle of D-VDT; back and chest pain have eased but I had an MRI yesterday to ascertain the state of my spine. The occasional day aside, I’m not feeling very fatigued, and even on ‘Dex days’ I’m not having any problem sleeping. I’m also suffering from prostate cancer (the myeloma was discovered during pre-prostatectomy tests) so will be talking with my Consultant about how that operation – which they and I both want to proceed with – will be factored into the timeline! Nick

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Thanks for this helpful advice,JC – and good luck with the SCT.
Nick

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Thanks kh0305 👍

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