Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation – new opportunity for patients with multiple myeloma

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant is also known as marrow transplant. In recent years, it is an effective method to help patients with malignant blood diseases have the longest recovery time and soon return to normal life. Applying modern scientific technology and a team of highly qualified doctors in regenerative medicine, Vinmec Times City General Hospital recently successfully transplanted hematopoietic stem cells for Mr. presents a new opportunity for him in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

In August 2020, Mr. Vang began to feel pain on both sides of the ribs, when he directly felt the tumor in his chest and felt the tumor getting bigger, he went to the doctor. Hearing the doctor announce that he had multiple myeloma, stage II, high-risk group, Mr. Vang was "dumbfounded", because a farmer like him had never heard of this disease. Mr. Vang added, "Sometimes it hurts too much, I have a mental breakdown and then I want to give up. There are days when the pain can't walk, talk is short of breath, feel exhausted. However, my family has always encouraged me to try to heal.”
January 2021, Mr. Vang was hospitalized for treatment. After 4 cycles of VRD treatment, he was referred to Vinmec hospital for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. So the journey to help prolong Mr. Vang's life began.
Dr. Dr Pham Thi Viet Huong, Doctor of Hematology - Oncology said: "The patient was admitted to Vinmec hospital when he was partially cured, but there were still cancer cells in the bone. Multiple myeloma currently has many treatment methods, but because the patient belongs to the high-risk group and has received chemotherapy with partial remission, he has been assigned to receive autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
After the inter-hospital consultation between Institute K, Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion and Vinmec Times City Hospital, doctors at Vinmec Times City Institute began to collect stem cells and preserve and store them for future use. combination of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients. In the process of collecting stem cells, the patient is applied the right regimen, the nursing doctors at Vinmec Institute continuously strictly monitor and control unwanted side effects of high-dose chemicals, stimulant drugs. bone marrow stem cells. In this process, Anh Vang was given a higher dose of chemotherapy, with a stronger effect, helping to destroy the maximum amount of malignant cells for the purpose of deeper remission and longer recurrence. The stem cells are then injected into the body through an intravenous route and spread to the hematopoietic compartments in all bones in the body. Here the cells will proliferate and develop into new blood cells. During this time, the patient completely lost resistance to bacteria and viruses, so the patient was placed in an ISO-standard positive pressure isolation room.
The team that performed the transplant for Hoac Cong Vang patient included leading doctors such as Prof. TS.BS Nguyen Thanh Liem, general director, Dr. BS Bach Quoc Khanh, Dr. CCII Vo Thi Thanh Binh, Hospital of Hematology Central blood transfusion, Dr. Dr. Pham Thi Viet Huong, MSc. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Duy, Vinmec Times City Hospital directly treated.
MSc. Doctor Nguyen Dinh Duy, Vinmec Times City Hospital also said: The treatment process for the patient is closely monitored by doctors, dedicated and thoughtful care. The smooth coordination between Vinmec Times City Hospital, K Hospital, and the National Hospital of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, most importantly, is meeting medical requirements according to international standards along with an optimistic spirit. of the patient made the transplant a success.
After 2 weeks of treatment, patient Hoac Cong Vang recovered well in both clinical and laboratory parameters, no viral and bacterial superinfection. The patient has no fever, no pain, no cough, eats and sleeps well.

Multiple myeloma is a proliferative disease with malignant nature, the disease has a high mortality rate in the early period, some have a chronic course from 2-5 years after death. The good news is that now patients have the opportunity to reverse the disease thanks to a new, modern and effective method, which is a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The most important thing is that the patient needs to be diagnosed and transplanted at an early stage. This method has advantages and the patient does not need to use anti-rejection drugs. Especially, the rate of remission after 5 years reaches 80-90%. With this method, after only 2-3 weeks, patients with multiple myeloma can be discharged from the hospital and return to normal life. However, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation requires that it be performed in medical facilities equipped with standard facilities such as isolation rooms, intensive care, modern laboratories and a team of doctors. Well-trained experienced doctor.
Used to not be able to walk, constant writhing pain made him collapse both physically and mentally, but thanks to a hematopoietic stem cell transplant, he has now passed the dangerous stage, mentally comfortable. , more excited for him to continue living a meaningful life. Now that he feels healthy and eats well, patient Hoac Cong Vang can't hide his happiness and thanks to the team of doctors and nurses at Vinmec hospital.