Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) is a myeloma treatment that has stood the test of time, because it is widely considered safe and effective for a wide range of myeloma patients. Many consider a transplant as their first myeloma therapy, and those who don’t will probably still want to have the option later to do one. This series, taught by world experts on ASCT for multiple myeloma patients was created to teach you the ins and outs of ASCT to help you make the best decision for your best outcomes.

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7.10 Do myeloma cells get included in the stem cell collection and infusion during ASCT?

7.11 What is the chemotherapy used during an ASCT? Are there other options?

7.12 What are the main side effects of an ASCT? How are those side effects managed?

7.13 What is neutropenia and how long does it last? What is a neutropenic diet?

7.14 How can I prevent infection after transplant? How long will I be immunocompromised?

7.15 What is the role of maintenance therapy after an ASCT?

We’d like to thank our faculty who donated their time in creating these videos, including:

• Jesus Berdeja, MD of Sarah Cannon Research Institute
• Muzaffar Qazilbash, MD of MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Philip McCarthy, MD of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Parameswaran Hari, MD, MRCP of Medical College of Wisconsin
• Aaron Rapoport, MD of University of Maryland
• Aravind Ramakrishnan, MD of St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Want more?

We have over 200 HealthTree University videos online at university.healthtree.org! Learn the basics (and the not-so-basics) of myeloma from some of the top myeloma doctors in the world!

Other HealthTree University Classes:

1. Myeloma Basics Part 1
2. Myeloma Basics Part 2
3. Myeloma Basics Part 3
4. Building Your HealthCare Team
5. Becoming an Empowered Patient
6. Starting Myeloma Treatment
7. Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT)
8. Precursor Conditions
9. Relapsed and Refractory MM Treatment
10. Myeloma Bone Disease
11. Testing, Monitoring MM Markers
12. [BETA] Multiple Myeloma Genetics and Precision Medicine
13. Classes of Myeloma Drugs
14. [BETA] COVID-19 and Multiple Myeloma