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Monday 26 December 2011

Revlimid–Risk after failed SCT

I’ve just been doing a bit more research into the situation that I am in and came across this article on the MyelomaBeacon site.

Revlimid Maintenance Therapy After Donor Stem Cell Transplantation Is Not Recommended For Multiple Myeloma Patients

Although there are slight differences, I think it shows how risky this process is going to be for me.

I’m currently managing OK with the Acute GVHD that I have have, but come the new year when I start on Revlimid the risk of getting Chronic GVHD looks more likely, so I’m sure they will be monitoring me even more closely.

2 comments:

  1. There are some other drugs coming into the pipeline and I wonder if they might not be more productive instead of the Revlimid... I was thinking of Carfilzobomb (sp?) Intending your medical team finds a good combo for you!

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  2. sean, i second sandy's suggestion that you look into the carfilzomib (also sp?!). i hope you remain stable for a long time, and that you are guided to exactly what is right for you that will be effective and allow you to move forward with few side effects. hugs, karen

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