angioimmunoblasty T cell lymphoma AITL

My husband was diagnosed with AITL a year ago. He responded really well to the 6 sessions of chemotherapy and was offered auto stem cell therapy immediately afterwards. All the health professionals he spoke to were of the opinion that with his type of lymphoma, it really was the only way to get remission. One said the treatment would 'screw the lid on tight'.

In less than 3 months after stem cell therapy the lymphoma was back. We have since found out that there is a very low success rate of SCT on his type of lymphoma and now he has had a very adverse reaction to the first new stronger chemo treatment (anaemia and neutropenia) due to his weakened system. He is now wishing he never had SCT and his options for treatment appear to be limited going forward.

It is very hard to remain hopeful.