HERE IT IS! (Hi, welcome to That’s So Chronic!) This is the episode I have been really excited to share. Today I am chatting with my friend Rachel, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) back in 2008. Since diagnosis she has been on a variety of DMTs (disease modifying therapies) and in 2017 she went to Singapore to do the Stem Cell Transplant (aHSCT - Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation) I know! This is a big episode!
In this episode Rachel chats briefly about her diagnosis and what followed, but then she gets into all of the juicy stuff about aHSCT, from deciding to go to the procedure itself to the recovery after, and EVERYTHING in between. She also answers some of your questions that you sent in on instagram.
On a personal note: this was one of the first ever interviews I recorded and I think it could be up there as one of my favourites. It feels really special to bring you Rachel’s story. We met on the neurology ward at one of the many hospitals we have been to, and she has been an inspiration ever since.
Check out Rachel’s blog here: msodyssey.blogspot.com
If aHSCT is something you are considering for your MS, I encourage you to chat to your medical team before making any decisions.
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If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy our interview with Sam Smith all about his MS diagnosis. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell everyone you know! That helps TSC get into more ears around the world, to hopefully spread awareness, and more importantly… hope.
Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others.
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