The transplant replenishes your body with stem cells capable of producing mature blood cells. The pre-testing is scheduled and completed and potential donors are also evaluated during this step if necessary. Stem cell collection- stem cells are collected and stored for transplant in case of an autologous transplant. For allogeneic transplants, the stem cells are collected from a related or unrelated donor. Starts the day after transplant while in the hospital and continues upon discharge.
Recovery time varies with the type of transplant and potential complications.
Your BMT physician and transplant coordinator will talk with you and your family in great detail about the specifics of the each phase of the transplant process. Patient and family education continues on a ongoing basis throughout the transplant process.