Bone marrow transplants for CMML

@javajude, I'd like to introduce you to @jeaniecm who will also be going to Mayo soon to accompany her husband who will be having a stem cell transplant. She started this discussion:
- Lodging transplant patients https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lodging-transplant-patients/

Members @teammeadows @jzier and @tbone45 may also be able to share their experiences with CMML to help you prepare for what to expect.

Thanks for the introduction. I just want to clarify, I will be having the SCT. My husband will be accompanying me as my caretaker.

Thanks for clarifying, Jeanie. May I ask what type of cancer you are getting the transplant for? Will it be autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation?

Multiple Myeloma My SCT will be autologous.

@jeaniecm, you may also be interested in following the
- Blood Cancers group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/blood-cancers-disorders/
- Hematology blog/page https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/hematology/

In particular, this Multiple Myeloma discussion may interest you: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/multiple-myeloma-26f521/

Hi @javajude, I thought I would check in. Are you at Mayo Clinic now for the 4 month period with your son while he prepares and receives a bone marrow transplant? How are you? How's he doing?

My husband had a stem cell transplant almost 8 years ago, for AML flt3. What would you like to know? Is he getting his own cells?

Although getting in remission is the same process. Your son's recovery will be a lot faster, and fewer complications, due to getting his own stem cells.

I have had both an Auto and Allo SCT, but not bone marrow. I can tell you about my experiences if you'd like. Which kind is your son getting? He's lucky to have his parents as caregivers.

Even though getting this news is devastating, and there are hard days ahead, there are also brighter days ahead. You will have a lot of support at the Gift of Life house (transplant house) from others going through the same thing. I don't believe you qualify for the Hope Lodge. We have stayed at both places, and both are great, simply because you have the support from others going through it. We were given a lot of information, and CD's to watch. Please remember that everyone is different, and your son being young has a lot going for him.