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

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Hello everyone..... Its time to Celebrate my Husbands Completion of One Year after Bone marrow Transplant Today for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia diagnosed last year . Well it really looks like roller coaster from diagnosed to Chemo ,Radiation ,Transplant ,side effects and slowly recovery emotionally and physically . Still We are grateful to God , Doctors Nurses friends and family and off course Beautiful People like you ,who makes this Journey absolutely Smooth. Feeling blessed for this day . Thanks everyone special thanks @loribmt and @katgob .
You people are really angel in our life who encourage and shares everything possible.
Well we are planning to visit Vancouver this Summer with all the precaution.
I am wondering when can a person is considered Cancer -Free????? This question comes in my mind when we want to go for a Life Insurance or critical Life Insurance for him .
Thanks once again everyone . Stay blessed and LIVE EVERY SINGLE DAY OF LIFE .
Make it worth living with ur loved ones.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Apr 28 12:09pm

Wow, @anitasharma! It’s time for a Happy Dance!! 💃
A heartfelt congratulations to your husband on his first Re-Birthday! I know the time preceding the transplant was one of high anxiety for all of you! He came through this wonderfully and your son was a hero for your family! What a blessed time this has been for all of you! Anita, you were so brave with working through all of this for your husband and family. As caregiver, the weight fell on your shoulders. You are an amazingly strong woman!

Ok the big question you’re asking is “When can a person be considered Cancer Free?” From my experience, I was told by several of my doctors, including my transplant specialist that after 22 months with no sign of recurrence, statistically the possibility of relapse drops dramatically. Obviously each case is different but generally relapse would happen before 22 to 24 months. My understanding, the 5 year point is pretty much the gold standard for ‘cured’.
His doctors will continue blood work and possibly a follow-up biopsy at some point.

So for now, just revel in the marvel of all that’s transpired over the past couple of years and the future ahead! I hope you and your family have a really special vacation. A huge group hug for all of you. Seriously, this made me misty-eyed. I am so happy for you. 💝
Will your mom and dad be able to join you for that trip?

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