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My mam passed away after STC
Hey,
i would like to talk about the passing of my mam she passed away in July this year 10 days after the STC, this was due to a sepsis infection, I have read on this website and see that it is common but how come it is so common still after 2 years? She caught an infection through her line accordingly which was in her chest (Hickman line) she just turned 50 years old this year I’m only 24 please can people help explain to me how these things can come along, especially when the patients are in hospital ( my mam was an in patient whilst catching the infection) I am so confused still how it has happened
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I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mam, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to process everything that’s happened. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience here, it takes real courage to reach out and talk about it.
Infections, including sepsis, can sadly be a serious complication after a stem cell transplant, especially in the early days when the immune system is very weak. Central lines such as Hickman lines are essential for treatment, but they can also increase the risk of infection despite the best possible care and precautions. It’s completely understandable that you have questions about how this could have happened.
It may be helpful to contact your mam’s transplant team to discuss her care in more detail. They would be best placed to explain what happened in her specific case and answer any medical questions you may have.
If you’d like to talk things through or get some support from us directly, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You can email us at: patientinfo@anthonynolan.org or call: 0303 303 0303 and select option 3. One of our helpline team will be here to listen and help in any way we can.
Take care,
Emily
Clinical Nurse Specialist