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Stem cell transplant relapse

by mrsv118 on Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:50 am

If the meds before transplant kill all of our myeloma cells, and we are transplanted with our stem cells that have been treated to kill any myeloma cells, why do we relapse?

mrsv118
Name: Kate
Who do you know with myeloma?: ME
When were you/they diagnosed?: 7/19/12
Age at diagnosis: 48
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Re: Stem cell transplant relapse

by Christa's Mom on Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:59 am

My understanding is that not all of the myeloma cells are killed by the treatments. They just get so low that they aren't measureable.

Lyn

Christa's Mom
Name: Christa's Mom
Who do you know with myeloma?: Husband
When were you/they diagnosed?: September, 2010
Age at diagnosis: 53
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Re: Stem cell transplant relapse

by mrsv118 on Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:02 pm

Thanks lyn, that makes sense.

mrsv118
Name: Kate
Who do you know with myeloma?: ME
When were you/they diagnosed?: 7/19/12
Age at diagnosis: 48
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