Here is our opinion @MayoClinic on Transplant for myeloma. Thanks @myelomaMD for leadership
1/ We recommend DELAY the whole transplant process (collection, & storage) for all newly diagnosed patients until the corona epidemic is over @drkomanduri @mtmdphd @NorthTxMSG @Mohty_EBMT
1/ We recommend DELAY the whole transplant process (collection, & storage) for all newly diagnosed patients until the corona epidemic is over @drkomanduri @mtmdphd @NorthTxMSG @Mohty_EBMT
2/ If myeloma patients are already on transplant schedule, we recommend offer to delay the whole process (collection and storage) until the corona epidemic is over. If patients are already on site, collect cells but delay the transplant. @MyelomaTeacher @BldCancerDoc
3/ For patients who need the transplant for progressive disease, or very high risk disease and expected early relapse and cannot wait to delay, proceed with transplant.
4/ In general make every attempt to do the elective consultations through non face to face remote visits which is permitted by private and public insurers.
5/ Thankfully most myeloma treatments can be done outpatient. And at home. And most patients will be well controlled using these approaches. We are not necessarily delaying transplant until relapse. But for the time being till this is over
Happy to answer questions
#myelomaVR
Happy to answer questions
#myelomaVR
