Yes, I’m in full remission after 8 months. Had a bone marrow and PET scan to confirm and just started maintenance meds. Feel good except for the back pain but checking with a spine specialist on that. Stem cell is old school protocol as with the new meds it is not always necessary, more for those that can’t get into remission through meds. Hope you are doing well. Best wishes!

I achieved remission without a stem cell transplant, but we are continuing to plan my ASCT for late March. I had several characteristics of high risk MM, which typically does not stay in remission for long. My MM Specialist, Dr Peter Voorhees, wanted me to have CAR-T therapy, but we have to do the stem cell before insurance will consider the CAR-T. I wouldn't say stem cell is old school. I would say it's one of the tools in our toolbox. There are so many different ways MM presents itself, so many different ways it attacks the body. I have no bone lesions, but I was in Stage 3 kidney disease before we discovered the MM. I am positive for multiple gains of 1q21, gain of chromosome 9, rearrangement of IgH, monosomy 13, deletion of 17p, and translocation of 4:14. I trust God to carry me through this battle. I am in remission and the hundreds of people who have been praying for me are all celebrating.

My husband did, after 6 mos of chemo. That was 4/2021. But the MM is active again with several tumors in his chest & hip. Has not had tumors previously.

Hi there!
I was already in remision before the SCT, but due to my genetics and other risk factors I was recommended to have it eight months ago.
Still recovering, but feeling better!
We got this 💚