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[Mrjackwagon]

Diagnosed in July 2014- RCHOP treated in Pittsburgh at the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers. Relapsed in November of 2015, received RICE then BEAM before April 2016 auto stem cell transplant.

[Glenmeadow]

Me jackwagon tell us how you found that stem cell transplant. I think there is one in my future as well so I want to learn all I can

[Mrjackwagon in reply to Glenmeadow]

It is a standard treatment at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. They have a specialty unit there and 20 days in the hospital--I was taken good care of. My wife stayed with me everyday. They have a family house across the street and it was very convenient. The Hillman Cancer Center is next to the hospital. That is where the Mario Lemimex Center for Blood Cancers is (where my doctors are and a wonderful treatment center).

[Tinkerbellcgy]

Mrjackwagon, I also underwent an autologous stem cell transplant during the summer of 2012. As well, I have been treated with R-CHOP in 2008 and the R-MICE and R-BEAM in 2012 in conjunction with the transplant. The transplant was successful and that the of lymphoma remains in remission.

Wishing you future health.

[Jennchap1]

I am 3 months post auto stem cell transplant after my NHL relapsed into my CNS.( after more chemo of course and the immune system wipeout chemo). Doing well. Tough road, but if you have strong support (my husband stayed in hospital with me the whole,month! you will be ok. I wish you well!

[Cjjn3]

Thankyou for sharing, I'm going through stages for transplant.just waiting for siblings to have donor tests. It's a bit nerve wracking waiting for everything to get into place. I'm told because of my age (67 almost) that only siblings will be considered. Good to hear feedback from patients who have had experience cause most people can't relate to the anxiety that goes with the treatments as well as disease!

[Tinkerbellcgy in reply to Cjjn3]

I am sorry that you are experiencing anxiety. I tended to view my transplant as an adventure and, for the most part, looked forward to what each new day would bring. By changing my focus on how I viewed the procedure along with my wicked sense of humour, it got me through even the most trying of days.

May your transplant experience be a smooth one for you.