Hello, My name is Bryan and I am new to this group. I am looking for anyone who has undergone a bone morrow transplant due to cancer. I have testicular cancer that came back after having three cycles of BEP chemo 6 months ago. I've read a lot about the transplant but I would like to hear from someoen who as been there and done that. Keep up the good fight and be strong. Bryan in Las Vegas.

Hi Bryan, I underwent an autologous stem cell transplant in July 2009 (and I am doing very well). I would be willing to share my experiences and insights with you. Feel free to forward ANY questions you may have about the experience.

Hi Greg, thanks for responding to my post. I have so many questions I don't know where to start. How old were you when you had your transplant and how was the recovery? Did you have TC or a different cancer? I go to Tuscan AZ on Monday (the 17th) to meet with the Dr. who will be overseeing my treatment. I hope to get the procedure scheduled ASAP. I look forward to hearing back from you. Bryan

Brian, I was 49 years old when I underwent my transplant, but at the same time, there were other patients in the unit who were as young as their late 20's, and as old as their 70's. My recovery went well. I had to "play by the rules" as far as not being able to be in large groups for 100 days post transplant, not being able to drive for awhile, etc. (your doctor will explain the post transplant "rules" to you). I received my transplant as the doctors felt it would be able to put my Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma into remission (and it did). Feel comfortable in knowing that you can ask your doctor any questions you have. If you sense that you are not comfortable with your team, speak up and say so. Also, I found it beneficial that I let as many people in my inner circle know what was ahead of me as I needed their support and assistance afterwards - and they came through for me in a big way! I can share more good memory stories of my transplant and following, than I can bad memories. Do not listen to stories of "When someone I know went through a transplant...." as they are usually not factual. Get the facts from your medical team and no where else. It will alleviate a lot of stress if you do. Most likely you have met some amazing people up to now as a result of your diagnosis and treatments, you are about to meet some more. Be patient with the time frame that your team establishes. Keep posting questions as you think of them. I WILL respond. My best to you.

I also had a bone marrow transplant at age 60. I am now 65 and in complete remission. I was in excellent health before the transplant. I have had a few problems but nothing major. If you would like to talk to me, email me and I will give you my phone #. I had multiple myeloma stage 3.5. Just follow the Dr. orders to the T!!! Good Luck and take it one day at a time and you will get threw it. Not easy but well the results. I would do it again.