HSCT updates
I am sure most of ye have seen this tonight or watched the related Panorama program about same.. anyhow just sharing as the results are almost out on the HSCT international trial which includes the UK and they are very encouraging.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43435868
Note the trails were RRMS only but as I follow HSCT, I can advise that PPMS is an option and do not be told otherwise, the UK treatment is hard to get through with PPMS but other countries do treat it successfully, if interested in links or data PM me.
Also worth noting, there are other HSCT trials taking place internationally; of note is trials in Israel which are similar to the HSCT trial above but less risky in that they don't have the hardcore chemo like treatment.
The problem, as far as the NHS is concerned, would be money and resources. A rapidly progressing case of RRMS would obviously be a priority, The cost of HSCT would be more than covered by the potential annual saving of £50k-ish on DMTs. As well as the potential to avoid the imminent requirement of ongoing care. In second place would be RRMS patients, where the cost of HSCT would be recouped by not having to pay out for DMTs annually. Progressive cases would be out of focus. There's only the cost, with no short term cost benefit/savings. I'm afraid it will be down to basic economics........... :???:
@stumbler - I agree it’s down to money nhs money! It’s fanatstic but cherry picking people isn’t good . I think it should be open to everyone not just severe cases. I just wonder wether they will do it privately in the U.K. because it’s only nhs at the moment - yes have to pay but theirs funding pages and raising own capital Rachael - Hope is in the arisen 😘🙏