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Anyone had successful stem cell transplant for AML?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 2, 2022 | Replies (163)Comment receiving replies
Hi Lori! Thank you for your insight and best wishes. Yes, Wednesday was my fresh stem cell transplant and all went very well. I also slept quite past it all due to the IV Benadryl. This Saturday and Sunday more chemo according to the protocol and then I guess I could be in for some rough days. I’m taking things one day at a time, and, as of now, I’ve been doing great. Hydrating and walking around the unit a lot. I’m sure at some point my minions trying to take up residence and the residual chemo will dance or storm.
I was treated with Revlimid and Vidaza for the MDS till the transfusions became too regular. The staff here has been wonderful. They too remind me to enjoy the good days and rest on the bad. I will keep you updated after the next chemo.
Gretchen
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Hi Gretchen! I’m so happy for you that the transplant went well. Hah, yes, I remember the Benadryl and sleeping through the excitement of the birthday “Cell-abration” as we put it. Will be thinking of you the next few days as you enter the recovery stage. You have a great staff of experienced caregivers and professionals around you making sure you’re as comfortable as possible. Hopefully any side effects will be minimal and the little minions play nicely as they engraft. Just remember, this phase will pass quickly and any miserable days will be only memories soon enough. There’s no reward for trying to ‘tough it out’ without meds if you need them! 😉. Stay strong, stay positive...you’ve got this!! Air hug! Lori.