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Pros And Cons Of STEM CELL Transplant, And If You Have Had It What Was Your Experience?

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Rolla, MO
December 11
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Stem cell transplants for multiple myeloma have both pros and cons.

Pros:
- Can extend life expectancy and improve remission rates.
- Autologous transplants reduce the risk of rejection.
- Allogeneic transplants may offer a chance for a cure.

Cons
- Short-term side effects: fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and Show Full Answer

Stem cell transplants for multiple myeloma have both pros and cons.

Pros:
- Can extend life expectancy and improve remission rates.
- Autologous transplants reduce the risk of rejection.
- Allogeneic transplants may offer a chance for a cure.

Cons:
- Short-term side effects: fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and infections.
- Long-term risks: infertility, cataracts, secondary cancers, and graft-versus-host disease (for allogeneic transplants).

For personal experiences, visit: [MyMyelomaTeam](https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/stem-ce...).

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