Having a stem cell transplant Addenbrookes soon

Well done getting your post up.

What type of Stem Cell Transplant are you having….. an Auto SCT using your own cells or an Allo (donor) SCT as the time in hospital will depend on the type of SCT.

I had two Allo SCTs (hit my name for my story) and was in the unit for 28 then 29 days.

Hi Mike, I am having a donor and last I heard they had 3 potential matches. I am looking forward to getting to the other side of this

Ok so you will see I had two Allo’s.

You may find the latest version of our understanding a donor stem cell transplant (allogeneic) - you can see the PDF here

Hi

I see that Mike has directed you to the Stem cell transplant forum where I am sure you will be given lots of useful information. I had an Allo transplant at Barts for ALL back in 2013. I was in for 16 days after the transplant with a week of conditioning before hand. At the time I was allowed visitors but of course with Covid lots of things have changed. You can see my journey by clicking on my profile HERE

Any questions feel free to ask and good luck.

Thank you, will have a look

Paul

You are correct, the covid situation has changed most visiting times.

My wife goes into uclh next month, I can stay with her in the "hotel" ambulatory care unit whilst having her conditioning but once in the main unit following transplant it only 2 visits, twice a week for only 2 hours.

Also need a PCR test before each visit, going to be tough.

Fulham Boy

That was really interesting to read and the video was very helpful, thank you!

Ohthat does sound tough. What is the ambulatory care unit? I haven’t heard of this?