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The Stem Cell Harvest v2 – Day 2 (post plerixafor)

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Deb Gascoyne

So after Wednesday’s disappointment, I went back that evening to receive plerixafor, a £5000 injection that helps move the stem cells from the bone marrow back to the blood for harvest (so so grateful that we have the NHS in … Continue reading →

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The Stem Cell Harvest v2

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Deb Gascoyne

8am: So five days ago I started prepping for my stem cell harvest which is taking place today. It involved 4 days of G-CSF injections which stimulate the production of stem cells so that there are enough of them for … Continue reading →

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And so it begins…

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Deb Gascoyne

Over a year since I relapsed and we’re now on route to my transplant. Today I started on my G-CSF injections. These are used to stimulate my stem cells and I have to take three, every evening for 4 days. … Continue reading →

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