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My Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT/SCT) story: Will you share yours?
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (564)Comment receiving replies
Hi @hopefuldaughter! Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I’m happy you’ve found this forum too! We have a number of members who have Multiple Myeloma in varying treatments and some have undergone stem cell transplants.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/207041/ (this one is under an autoimmune discussion but the link I posted is from fellow mentor who replied to a member a few years ago. The discussion is relevant for you and a video regarding a stem cell transplant for MM patients.
Your dad will be in the very best care at Mayo Rochester. The city is very easy to navigate and so is the Clinic. Lodging is nearby, most places you won’t need a car as hotels near the clinic are connected with skywalks and tunnels. Those that aren’t have shuttle services. Rochester is my home away from home…and a place of hope.
I’m happy to answer as many questions as you or your parents have. There will be other members popping in to help out too.
I’ll be happy to post links for lodging ideas and any other information you need. Right now this is enough to get you started.
Do you know if your father will have a transplant using his own cells or cells from a donor?
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@loribmt Thanks SO much for your prompt reply. My father will be receiving an autologous transplant. We’re told he will need to stay in Rochester for 5-6wks for transplant and recovery. I’ve recently reached out to Serenity House for a possible rental home for the duration of their stay. They seem like a really nice option. I have concerns regarding my mother’s ability to be his caregiver 24/7 as they will be out of state and without family. I’m planning to fly out and help for a week(-hopefully 2wks) but I also have my immediate family that I’m responsible for. I’m certain that we aren’t the only family to navigate all of this and would be most grateful to learn from others.