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@tbow Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Congratulations on your stem cell transplant! I get that, being tired of taking medications!

As you know, we are each different, even when we share a common diagnosis of multiple myeloma. What dosage of lenalidomide is your doctor suggesting? A stem cell transplant is not a cure, but can put you into remission for an unknown amount of time [another one of the variables for each of us]. What feedback has your doctor offered when you told them you haven't decided to follow up on medication?

Lenolidamide can work to kill any remaining cancer cells, and stimulate the immune system. It can help retard growth of new MM cells. It might be a long-term medication, or used only until numbers are where your Dr finds them acceptable to stop its use.
Ginger

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@gingerw thank you so much,
I have discussed with my doctor, but she was not helpful at all and she said that I only have two weeks left to start taking the medication because you start within 100 days after the SCT transplant. I am this weekend to make up My mind if to take it or not. Many thanks