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Has Anyone Achieved Remission With Chemo Alone?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nassau county, NY

I’m on the fence about the stem cell transplant. I have amyloid in my heart and GI tract.

April 21, 2023
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you Teresa for pointing out CAR T. Let's all watch for this and see if it works. vern

July 7, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Yes, take that as a win, happy for you.

July 6, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I went through full chemo from April to October of 2022. From October 2022 till present I’ve been on maintenance chemo. Velcade 2x a month. Dara & steroids 1x a month. So far things have been going well with the chemo. The SCT takes such a toll on the body I really don’t think I want to go through it.

April 28, 2023 (edited)
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

That's a question many of us wold like to know the answer to. Keep us posted. vern

April 21, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Well now they won’t do the harvesting unless you’re getting the transplant. They have a new procedure that they’re doing. It’s called CAR T cell. Much less daunting than the SCT. I was told that I’m not sick enough for it! I’m taking that as a win!!!

July 5, 2023

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