Stem Cell Transplant, Can Someone Detail The Process, Provide Details About Each Step.
I read the above AI generated response regarding a stem cell transplant and believe most of the information to be accurate. However, in my case it took about 8 hours for the stem cells to be collected, but on only one day. It was a painless, but long and tiring process.
Months later when the stem cells were returned to my body, it too was painless. However, intense chemo is part of the process and within a week or so I felt miserable and began losing my hair. The three week hospital stay was difficult, but not as bad as I had feared. After getting out I felt fatigued for several months. But now, over a year later, I am feeling fairly energetic and have resumed an active lifestyle, walking and swimming regularly among other pursuits. I haven't had and illnesses, although I do suffer mild side effects from my maintenance chemo. Neuropathy bring the worst.
Certainly! Here is a detailed breakdown of the stem cell transplant process for multiple myeloma:
### 1. Preparation
- Candidate Evaluation: Not everyone is a good candidate for transplantation. Doctors will run several tests, including blood tests, imaging studies, and organ function tests, to determine if the procedure read more
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