Asking About Stem Cell Transplant Options

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Hi everyone,

A family member of mine was recently diagnosed with blood cancer and the doctors mentioned a stem cell transplant as one possible treatment option. We’re still trying to understand the whole process and what recovery might look like.

I’ve been reading about transplant procedures and also came across some information about treatment options abroad. While researching, I found a platform called PlacidWay that lists different medical providers and stem cell programs.

Has anyone here explored treatment options outside their home country or used resources like that while researching?

Thehighlander 20 days ago

Hi priciliakayu and a warm welcome to this corner of the community.

Is your family member in the UK?….. if not what country are they in?……. and what exact type of blood cancer do they have?

Mike (Thehighlander)

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po18guy 13 days ago

Welcome! Much will depend on the type and sub-type of the blood cancer. As well, much will also depend on the response to primary treatment and any relapse, if that should ever occur. If you can, kindly advise of the family member's exact diagnosis.

I underwent a "moderate intensity" haploidentical stem cell transplant, receiving my son's stem cells in a 5/10 or "half match" transplant. I am in the states and there are some "destination centres" there if one has the wherewithal.

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One cancer (PTCL-NOS) 3 times. Two other cancers: Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma 2 times, and 20q deletion MyeloDysplastic Syndrome) were chemo refractory. All three cancers simultaneously in 2015. Stage IV twice + MDS @ 23% of marrow. 12/22 diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Thus far, 14+ years, 20 drugs, 4 clinical trials, Total Body Irradiation, 1,000+ years of background radiation from scans. 7th remission so far. Haploidentical stem cell transplant, acute > chronic Graft-versus-Host-disease. Currently receiving my 7th GvHD regimen.

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