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Anyone experience failed stem cell collection after D-PACE chemo?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 20 10:05am | Replies (6)
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@logsohio

Thanks for the support, words of encouragement.
How are you doing now? I know the SCT is a rough procedure but many people have said they are doing much better afterwards.
We have to drive an hour to get to the hospital where the procedure will be done, and where his doctor is. There is cancer center 10 minutes from home where he gets some of his infusions. We will need to be away from home for a month, at least, whenever he can get the transplant.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 19 6:26pm

Hi @logsohio, You’re right, the SCT process isn’t a ‘walk on the beach’ but it is worth the effort! Your husband will be having an autologous transplant with his own cells so his recovery time will be much less than if he was using donor cells. Thank you for asking…I had an allogenic transplant with unrelated donor cells and that is a bit more complicated. But, I’m coming up on my 5th re-birth day the end of June, cancer free and feel as though nothing ever happened. ☺️ I just turned 70, feel like I’m in my 20s…and I’d do it again in a heartbeat if needed. So that’s why I’m here to offer encouragement and hope to others going through the bone marrow transplant process.
I hope your husband starts churning out those much needed stem cells so he can get on with the show! When you’re ready I have lots of info for you about what to pack for a lengthy stay, sanitation for when he returns home and how to stay healthy. Just let me know! I’m here anytime…

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