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My Stem Cell Journey so far.

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Hi everyone just thought I’d share my experience of STC with you. I began the prep treatment over a week ago which consisted of a concoction of IV and oral meds. The day before transplant I had Total Body Irradiation - on the 31st I received “the gift” of stem cells from an anonymous donor 🙏. Im sorry to say it’s not been an easy ride for my body - it seems to want to reject everything it’s given. But I’m being well cared for and it’s not over yet, so fingers crossed that I’ll start to recover soon.

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Cindi73

Wishing you all the best.

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hope-73

Wishing you and praying for the best possible outcome 🙏🏼

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Jackpot

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am sending good wishes and hope for the best outcome for you. You have come this far…..you are in good hands, Take good care and let the doctors and nurses take good care of you too.

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cajunjeff

Thanks for the update Billarina, posts like yours about your treatment experience are so valuable to the community here. I think your positive thoughts that you will recover soon make your recovery all that much more eventual. Please continue to update us on your recovery.

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neurodervish

Holding you in my thoughts. 💜💜💜💜💜

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studebaker

The best of success 🤞🏻

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Jacksc06

Sending best wishes for a positive outcome.

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Angie4now

Stay strong Billarina, you got to this! 🙏🙏🙏🙏! Wishing you the very best outcome! 🤗

Thanks for sharing with everyone. Keep us updated on your progress. You will be in my prayers for continued strength. 🙏Sally

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Dahlia7

Good Luck Billarina We understand the toll of uncertainty and the consequences of treatment. We are here for you. Love. Tony

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Tangolover

Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way

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spi3

Prayers are being sent for a full successful recovery

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nuji

All the best. Praying for you now.

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thompsonellen2

Thanks for posting. I'll be thinking of you and wishing for your full and speedy recovery!

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Mal65

prayers for success

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EdenMillView

prayers for a short successful recovery!!!

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newyork917

Keep your spirits up! The power of the mind in healing is amazing. We are thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Santoshax

Wishing you every best wish for good health.

By way of encouragement for you - I have a friend who had stem cell replacement- she had 3 differing cancers, breast, lymphoma & melanoma.

She went through many treatments of chemo, mastectomy etc etc - finally stem cell replacement- she was extremely ill.

At the time she was in her 40’s -

Fast forward 20+ years and she is and has been well - now a grandmother.

Hold on tight to your hope .

💐☀️🌼😘

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casanova

I hope this is just a rough patch and that you will soon be feeling much better. I trust you gain the long term benefits that Santoshax's friend did.

Maureen UK

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Pearlpink

big big hug 🤗 🙏

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DaveCll

Thanks for sharing and best of luck.

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Jm954Administrator

I'm now on day +85 of my transplant. I found it to be a horrible process and brutal on your body but I'm now beginning to feel more like the old me and my ability to concentrate is improving. I wrote recently about my transplant process.

Hang in there, the good times will return .

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