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Tandem Transplants

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Walker, IA

My Doc is suggesting tandem transplant due to my multiple high risk features and that I became refractory during induction therapy. Just looking for any feadback/experiences from anyone who has done this.
I am 56 and in great health except for the cancer. Only complications are bone lesions.

January 22, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Bummer that it did not last longer.
I am 57 with multiple high risk factors so I went ahead with the tandems last summer they were 82 days apart. Initially I was MRD - at 6 months had a bit of a m-spike was reclassified at complete remission but not MRD-. Have held there for the last 6 months. In 2 months I can stop the Kyprolis and Dex just have the Pomolyst till it stops working. Excited to reduce my treatment by so much. The Doc was guessing I would stay in remission 18-22 months, I am doing all I can to beat that. Clean eating, exercising, yoga to just name a few things.
I pray the Car-T is longer lasting for you guys.

July 16
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My husband had tandem stem cell transplants 2
Years ago and was in remission for 9 mos. Cancer is back now doing Car T therapy He had chromosome deletion and was high risk Light chain MM we are praying for remission again! He is61

July 16
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Tandem transplants, also known as double transplants, involve two autologous stem cell transplants given in a row. Here are some key points:

- Usage: Often used for people with high-risk myeloma or when the first transplant did not work
- Process: The second transplant typically occurs six to twelve months after the Show Full Answer

Tandem transplants, also known as double transplants, involve two autologous stem cell transplants given in a row. Here are some key points:

- Usage: Often used for people with high-risk myeloma or when the first transplant did not work.
- Process: The second transplant typically occurs six to twelve months after the first.
- Benefits: Studies indicate that tandem transplants can provide greater benefits to some people with myeloma.
- Risks: They may also cause more intense side effects.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the resources provided in the knowledge base.

July 15
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My husband just had his 2nd Sct and doing well. He is 61 we see doc March He has light chain MM stage 2 w chromosome deletion. This is his only option. We got 3 different opinions. Get many opinions

February 15, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thanks

January 23, 2023

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