Hi @donna195

In July 2024 I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma standard risk after blood tests and bone marrow biopsy was done. Thank God my cytogenetics were normal.

I went through induction with the 4 drug treatment- DVDT followed by mobilisation ( harvesting of my own healthy stem cells) and eventually autologous stem cell transplant in December 2024. I can only praise God for providing me with abundant stem cells to harvest and also a very speedy recovery process overall despite ups and downs in between. Keep resting and trusting the Lord for His restoration❤️. My church and family were always supporting me with prayers and scripture. That helped tremendously.

I consider myself blessed to be selected as a suitable candidate for home transplant so my recovery was very comfortable in my own home after the transplant was done in a few hours at the hospital.
Ever since 2 months starting treatment I was already in very good partial remission.

My PET scan results 3 mths after ASCT showed that my bone lesions have all metabolically resolved. Praise the Lord.
My bloodworks also confirmed that any abnormal lamda light chains and monoclonal bands previously present can no longer be seen.

I took velcade as maintenance for a year. Then stopped because I developed carpal tunnel syndrome and I do suspect velcade had a role to play. Thank God though that ever since wearing nightly wrist splints recommended by the Hand surgeon I no longer have these symptoms.

Don't give up and keep up the good spirit for your treatment ahead. Have a positive expectation of good in your healing journey! Speedy recovery!