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Hi Howard! For me, the odds of living even another year were very low if I didn’t have the transplant. It was my only hope for longevity so when I heard that news, I was like “Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!” I didn’t hesitate. The desire for a 2nd chance at life outweighed the risks, I felt. A STC is quite the journey and well worth the effort. There is very little that has changed in my life at this point, 4 years later.

If a SCT is in your future, I’m here with you every step of the way. There are other members in this group who have also had stem cells transplants so you’re not alone, we’ll support and encourage you in any way we can. ☺️

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Lori: How old were you when you had the SCT? I and my care team were considering it based upon the 1st 2 biopsies. Then 3rd biopsy was in the normal range. So, now I am Watch and wait. I am turning 70 soon, so I have a limited window for the SCT.