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Suffering From Multiple Myeloma, How Many Cycles Of Chemo Are Required Prior To A Stem Cell Transplant?

I have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma this summer. I ve just started my 3rd round of chemo (RVD) and was told I would probably have to complete 4 rounds before they can do the stem cell transplant. Is that typically the number of cycles a person usually has to complete prior to a transplant?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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yes, ur doc is correct. usually 4 cycles of chemo is given before stem cell is collected. more chemo may damage the stem cells and may impair the collection.
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Suffering From Multiple Myeloma, How Many Cycles Of Chemo Are Required Prior To A Stem Cell Transplant?

yes, ur doc is correct. usually 4 cycles of chemo is given before stem cell is collected. more chemo may damage the stem cells and may impair the collection.