I came across a video of a lecture about HSCT for MS professionals, so thought I’d share it with you in case anyone is interested. It explains the process and discusses the development of treatment protocols over time. Although HSCT has been happening for several years, large scale studies and sharing of information has been slow to progress. Various protocols have been tried and compared and this has increased safety of the treatment.
The protocol used in Russia (and in the UK and Mexico) is the safest of the three referenced here.
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Gogglebox star and fellow MSer, Scott McCormick is currently receiving HSCT at Hammersmith hospital. He is sharing his progress via twitter (@ goggle_beard) and through a video diary he is making for the charity MS:UK (available on YouTube). Scott has had his stem cells harvested and is soon to begin the chemotherapy part of the treatment.
Like many MSers who have HSCT, Scott is keen to spread the word about the treatment. He recently dyed his trademark beard purple for MS:UK!
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Today was my first weigh in following a week on my new diet plan and I’m overjoyed to report I have lost 7 pounds! I am no longer obese …I’ve never been happier to be classified as overweight!
