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Are stem cell transplants for multiple myeloma effective?

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Dr. Martin Rubensteinanswered

Hematology and Oncology 47 years experience

Yes.: Autologous stem cells transplants (from yourself as donor when in near remission) result in improved progression free survival and probably overall survival. Allogeneic transplant (from someone else) is more complex, and many would consider it experimental. Although the procedure may cure the disease, there are significant complications and risks that may offset the benefits.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Can stem cell transplants cure multiple myeloma?

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Dr. Stephen Nogaanswered

Medical Oncology 36 years experience

Rarely: If it is an allogeneic or unrelated stem cell tranplant, there is a small chance.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Are stem cell transplants safe?

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Dr. Mark Johnsonanswered

Aesthetic Medicine 28 years experience

Yes...so far: While current data does not indicate use of adult stem cells, more appropriately called progenitor cells, is dangerous, it is also true that there has been insufficient time to evaluate long term risks. Embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells have risk of inducing cancers including teratomas.

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A 57-year-old female asked:

My husband has multiple myeloma. He had a stem cell transplant & has been in remission. He had a gallbladder attack 6 wks ago. His PET results show activity (SUV max 2.8) in a lymph node posterior to the duodenum. Could this be from the gall attack?

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What do I need to do after a bone marrow transplantation for myeloma?

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A 21-year-old member asked:

I have multiple myeloma. How soon after the first transplant do you advocate doing the second transplant? What is the success rate for the tandem transplants?

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A 21-year-old member asked:

My father died about 5 years ago from multiple myeloma. I was the bone marrow donor for his transplant. I am an only child and am wondering about my risk factor for myeloma, especially since my marrow was considered a good match.

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A 74-year-old female asked:

My friend HS phyllodes.Tumor ws removd. Tissue around negative. Sd breast b moved?She hd multiple myeloma & bone marow transplnt. In remission now. Tx

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