My mum has undertaken her SCT in Dec 2013, pulled up well, and was told today that she is in 'Partial remission'. Obviously complete remission was the dream, but not to be.
Her paraprotein is at 7, and there is said to be <10% of M cells in the bone marrow, light chains are back to normal. She'll enter maintenance stage soon, and we'll progress from here.
Really, just want to understand what 'partial remission' is, people who are in it/gone through it, your thoughts would be most greatly appreciated. Is your life any different, treatment, side effects etc.
Is it possible that paraprotein will continue to go down, or is a complete response or very good partial response possible over the next few months?
Lastly, how long can it take for STC to 'kick in'?
Loads of questions, i'd be grateful to read your replies.
Pete
