Stem Cell Transplant (autologous)

Posted by kjs1015 @kjs1015, Oct 26, 2011

I have non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. R-CHOP chemo didn't work. Now the plan is RICE / BEAM then stem cell transplant. They will use my own stem cells.

I am optimistic and have tons of faith.

I would like to hear from anyone that has been through this.

Mainly I am worried about the side effects of the RICE chemo...

Thanks in advance

Kevin

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agent007 | @agent007 | Sep 7, 2022

In reply to @nodunk "Had it seven years ago and it failed me. If I could do it over, I..." + (show)

What is checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda please. I never heard of that before. I am scheduled to get stem cell transplant end of October.

nodunk | @nodunk | Sep 7, 2022

In reply to @agent007 "What is checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda please. I never heard of that before. I am scheduled to..." + (show)

Google it. You will learn all about it. Keytruda in most cases is only available after a failed stem cell transplant. Are you scheduled for an autologous or allogenic stem cell transplant?

agent007 | @agent007 | Sep 7, 2022

In reply to @nodunk "Google it. You will learn all about it. Keytruda in most cases is only available after..." + (show)

Autologous transplant.

nodunk | @nodunk | Sep 8, 2022

Do you understand that with autologous procedure they may be putting cancer cells back in your body?

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