I have an opportunity to go camping at the 6-month post-stem cell transplant mark. There will be an RV, so that is no problem. But, there will be campfires, horses, and hay. I will have others take care of all of the dirt-related tasks, as I know that I still need to be careful.
Has anyone else gone camping after their stem cell transplant? How soon after the transplant? Were you allowed to sit by the fire?
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Re: Camping & campfires after a stem cell transplant
I am assuming you are talking about an autologous stem cell transplant, not an allogeneic (donor). It really does depend on what your doctor says, as everyone's recovery may be different. You can probably wear a mask to keep out inhaling campfire smoke.
We were given a stem cell transplant handbook and in the back it listed by month what activities could typically be added in. I think my husband's doctor was not as strict as that list. My husband is 47 and handled the transplant quite well.
Wishing you a great recovery!
We were given a stem cell transplant handbook and in the back it listed by month what activities could typically be added in. I think my husband's doctor was not as strict as that list. My husband is 47 and handled the transplant quite well.
Wishing you a great recovery!
Re: Camping & campfires after a stem cell transplant
Hi Debbie:
I think common sense dictates. "Fresh air" is good, but a heavy farm environment, with animal waste, is bad.
In our case, we scheduled a trip to the Cayman Islands 6 months after my wife's autologous stem cell transplant. We were very careful. The beach had a very high water quality. The doctor thought that the salt sea ocean water would be very good, however, the pool water potentially problematic. My own concern was the two flights, three hours each. We were able to pull it off, without a major problem.
My own opinion is that a camp fire would be very good, as long as you try to be very smart about it. We have camped many times, some of the restroom / bathroom facilities have been above average, some below average.
Good luck and best wishes to you.
I think common sense dictates. "Fresh air" is good, but a heavy farm environment, with animal waste, is bad.
In our case, we scheduled a trip to the Cayman Islands 6 months after my wife's autologous stem cell transplant. We were very careful. The beach had a very high water quality. The doctor thought that the salt sea ocean water would be very good, however, the pool water potentially problematic. My own concern was the two flights, three hours each. We were able to pull it off, without a major problem.
My own opinion is that a camp fire would be very good, as long as you try to be very smart about it. We have camped many times, some of the restroom / bathroom facilities have been above average, some below average.
Good luck and best wishes to you.
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