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If you go into remission during salvage chemotherapy, would you still be eligible for a transplant?

Yes, achieving remission during salvage chemotherapy is actually the goal before proceeding with a transplant. The salvage chemotherapy is designed to kill lymphoma cells and create space in your bone marrow for the Show Full Answer

If you go into remission during salvage chemotherapy, would you still be eligible for a transplant?

Yes, achieving remission during salvage chemotherapy is actually the goal before proceeding with a transplant. The salvage chemotherapy is designed to kill lymphoma cells and create space in your bone marrow for the transplant.

Here's how the process typically works:

* Salvage chemotherapy (high-dose chemotherapy) is given first to eliminate cancer cells
* If you respond well and achieve remission, you become a candidate for transplant
* Healthy stem cells are then collected either from your own body (autologous) or from a donor (allogeneic)
* After chemotherapy is complete, these healthy cells are infused back into your bloodstream
* The cells travel to your bone marrow and begin producing healthy blood cells

Going into remission during salvage therapy is actually a positive sign that you're responding to treatment and may be a good candidate for transplant. However, eligibility also depends on other factors like your overall health, age, and any underlying conditions.

Your oncologist will evaluate your specific situation to determine if transplant remains the best next step for you.

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