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My Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT/SCT) story: Will you share yours?

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (549)
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@katgob

Hi all, 4th infusion. Zofran byvthem and 2 senna laxatives for me!!!
My nurse called early, so I got in and done on time. She was training a new nurse. Very new and nervous. It did take away from me the patient, but training needs to happen.
I did stop at the help area in the hospital. Asked her if I leave my stuff down with her. I also asked if people bring a lot. She said they do!!! Some bring one small, others bring 2 or 3. Crazy.
I am packing tonight.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Apr 7 7:00am

Your transplant clock is ticking down! One more day of chemo, a day of rest and then…drum roll! All of this excitement leading up to the infusion of stem cells which is hugely anticlimactic. Takes about 20 minutes. ☺️

Being a ‘science geek’ I tended to think of those cells pouring into me like a unit of Imperial Storm troopers from StarWars…the Darth Vader music in the background. LOL. Another friend, whom I met while recovering from transplant, thought they were her Minions. Whatever you name your new Stem Cells or your new immune system, they’re there to attack and defend you against the cancer that was in your body. With this last round of chemo, your bone marrow will have been ‘scrubbed squeaky clean’ making a new, pristine home for those cells.
Miraculously they find their way to the inside of your bones and set up housekeeping in a couple weeks as they start regenerating the marrow and pouring out new blood products.
Wishing you great success on this mission!! I’m thinking of you every day and sending vibes of strength and endurance. Hugs!

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