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Harvestng cells

I am having a collection of my stem cells next month, and am to be given G>C>S>F> for five days prior to this,does anyone know if I continue to take Glivec during this time, or have any experience of harvesting? Thanks, Taylor

Hello Denise

I had cells harvested at The Royal Hospital in Liverpool.

I had to come off Glivec for two weeks before having this done.

Try not to worry as this isnt painful or anything maybe a bit boring as you just have to sit there for a few hours as the machine does its work but definitely nothing to worry about.

I have had this procedure done twice - once when first diagnosed then again about a year ago with no problems.

Hope everything goes well for you.

Take care

Julie x

Just for curiosity, as this procedure has not been mentioned by my hematologist.

Thanks,

Fernando

Hello Fernando
Purpose of this proceedure is to give the clinicians a store of your own 'clean' stem cells for future use in your treatment, either for a boost when necessary, or an autolugus stem cell transplant.
Hope this answers your questions
Have fun
Keith