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Mini stem cell transplant

Post by berry83 » 15 Jan 2014 14:43

Hi

does anyone know anything about these as I was given a hsct two weeks ago as an emergency procedure as had become very ill by burying my head in the sand and avoiding all treatment once told the last Ford of chemotherapy had aggregated mds and caused aml.

the doctors only kept me in for 24 hours and I haven't been given much information other than to go for check ups at least once a week. it all seems a bit strange I've tried searching for info online but can only find info regarding 100 day quarantines and that's after heavy chemo first due to risks of gvhd. what is the likely outcome for me should I be worried about gvhd and what can I tell work, I'm desperate to be able to tell them something as I neglected to mention I had mds which was why I was able to busy my head in the sand for as long as I did.

any help or info would be greatly received. thanks
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Re: Mini stem cell transplant

Post by chris » 20 Jan 2014 15:12

HI there

I would strongly suggest you talk to Sophie about what has happened to you. I cannot believe you would be discharged 24 hours after a major procedure like a stem cell transplant with just weekly follow-ups. As regards your work,you cannot really tell them anything if you don't know yourself but you should certainly be taking lots of precautions against infections if you have had a stem cell transplant.

Can you ask your GP for a copy of the letter from the hospital as you could use that to inform your workplace, claim sickness benefit etc?

It really is important to get all this information as it will affect your chances of a successful recovery.

With best wishes

Chris
Chris.Trustee,Patient Support Ambassador (Essex) (F) Age 73 (2023)).Diagnosed in 2008. CMML-1. Normal red cells, low white cells & platelets, slightly raised monocytes. Enlarged spleen. Not had any treatment - active monitoring 6-monthly.
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Re: Mini stem cell transplant

Post by Sophie » 20 Jan 2014 16:09

berry83 wrote:Hi

does anyone know anything about these as I was given a hsct two weeks ago as an emergency procedure as had become very ill by burying my head in the sand and avoiding all treatment once told the last Ford of chemotherapy had aggregated mds and caused aml.

the doctors only kept me in for 24 hours and I haven't been given much information other than to go for check ups at least once a week. it all seems a bit strange I've tried searching for info online but can only find info regarding 100 day quarantines and that's after heavy chemo first due to risks of gvhd. what is the likely outcome for me should I be worried about gvhd and what can I tell work, I'm desperate to be able to tell them something as I neglected to mention I had mds which was why I was able to busy my head in the sand for as long as I did.

any help or info would be greatly received. thanks
Hi Berry83 - please call us or email us asap - so that we can help - and point you in the right direction for the assistance you need.
We always stress the face that this forum is NOT a place to seek clinical advice - it is extremely important you contact the right people if you need clinical advice.

Everyone - please - if any aspect of your care or treatment is unclear - always talk to us in the main office before you post anything on this forum. This forum is for support - once you are clear about your diagnosis, care and treatment options.
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