This is a generalised timeline of HSCT for MS. It will differ slightly for each patient.
It centres on Transplant Day. It becomes a new birthday. It is a count down to the day and a count from the day.
Day -33 June 10 Initial Appointment and final testing Day -31 Stem cell mobilisation - chemo Day -28 to -23 Twice daily injections to stimulate stem cells Day -24 Cannula inserted
Day -21 Stem cell harvesting Day -20 Stem cell harvesting Day -5 Potassium infusion Day -18 Cannula removed Rest period Day -5 Cannula inserted and Chemotherapy Day -4Chemotherapy Day -3 Chemotherapy Day -2 Chemotherapy Day -1 Rest day
Day 0 Transplant Day Day +1 Isolation precautions begins Day +5 IV infusions of platelets Day +7 IV infusions of plasma and platelets Day +8 Engraftment Days Day +14 Rituximab