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@19lesterk, I moved your question about plasma cell leukemia to this existing discussion of the same name:
- Plasma Cell Leukemia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/plasma-cell-leukemia/
I did this so that you can read previous posts and connect with @krismikkalson whose dad was also diagnosed with PCL
You're right that plasma cell leukemia treatments include the same ones that are used in multiple myeloma. Each person is different, so your dad's team might recommend one type of treatment or a combination. The options may include:
- Autologous stem cell transplant
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Has a treatment plan been discussed and decided upon? How are you doing?
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Hi Colleen! Thank you so much for doing that. I'm feeling better now about my dad's treatment plan. Tonight will start day 11 of his first cycle of chemotherapy, so I'm very glad they are finally getting him treatment. The goal is an autologous stem cell transplant and maintenance therapy following that to hopefully keep it in remission. I'm doing okay, all things considered. Definitely feeling scared, worried, and uncertain about the future, but that is just the nature of the disease. Thank you for checking in!