I was in the hospital for 20 days. I’ve only been out for a month. The recovery so far has been really slow. I think it’s been worth it because I am in total remission. But I still can’t eat much and have almost 0 energy. It’s improving, but like I said, really slowly.

I was told 21 days. It’s a very personal decision. I decided against it. I’m in complete response. Things are stable. I’m on maintenance treatment. Velcade every other week and darzalex once a month. Very very grateful.

Thank you, I needed to hear that. I'm still waiting on the consult and I'm hoping I can get it done after the holidays. The past 2 follow ups my oncologist hasn't been happy, so she upped my chemo, that's why I'm looking into the stem cell transplant. 😊

Hi Tracy,
I had a stem cell transplant three and a half years ago. I was in the hospital for about two weeks. This was during COVID so I stayed isolated at home for 100 days. It was well worth it. My light chains have been normal ever since. I get Velcade shots every 2 weeks for maintenance. Most days I feel fine. My heart and kidney doctors say they'll see me in a year. It's a great treatment. Connie