I was diagnosed last September and after 4 cycles of chemo my pp was down to 4 and was told I was a suitable candidate for sct. I was petrified and said that I couldn’t go through with it. My anxiety was really high. I had had a bad start to the chemo the steroids didn’t agree with me and made me over anxious and…[Read more]

I had my SCT in London. One big tip I would give is that you stay in hospital until you feel you are ready to come out. I left too early and that’s why I had a lot of trouble.

I am really improving now , can stand and walk about for longer if only my taste buds would get back to normal I would be pleased!!!!

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Well done you!

Believe you me the end is in sight! It was 7 weeks ago that I had my transplant done and really it has gone so quickly. I have improved greatly from when I first posted on the forum. I think that speaking to people who had actually gone through it helped me tremendously! If I sit up in bed or on a chair I feel totally…[Read more]

How did it go on Tuesday? How are you feeling?

Susie

I too had a picc line in my arm but only for  the stem cell transplant and the weeks following. I didn’t feel it go in and I was surprised when they said it was done .As for afterwards I forgot it was there. Taking it out was no trouble either.

I know how nervous you must feel I was exactly the same about everything!

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Thanks for your reply, as I said to Greg I think I am trying to run before I can walk! I just thought that I would be a bit more mobile at this stage and able to stand up for more than two minutes without feeling so weak!

I will certainly take notice from what you have said and let nature take its course.

Many thanks and take care,

Susie

Best wishes,

Susie