Clinicians & researchers FAQs Blog What we do Help save a life For patients and families Donate Join the register Home Patients and Families Real stories Contents Blood cancers and blood disorders Understanding stem cell transplants Preparing for a stem cell transplant Having a stem cell transplant Recovery: Body Recovery: Mind Recovery: Life Sex and Relationships Get support from us Support for parents, family and friends Get involved with our work Order or download publications Real stories Patients & Families Forum What's it like to have a stem cell transplant? Patients & families share their experience before, during & after transplant A selection of stories are below. For many more patient stories: read our blog listen to our podcasts watch our Share & Support vlogs check our YouTube channel chat with others on our Patients & Families Forum. Isolation Stem cell transplant recipients talk about their time in hospital isolation directly after transplant, and offer their tips on how to cope. Read about dealing with your time in protective isolation in hospital. Fatigue & exercise In this video, stem cell transplant recipients offer tips and support on managing fatigue and getting back into exercise. Read our advice on keeping active after a stem cell transplant. GvHD Stem cell transplant recipients share their stories about managing Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD). Read more about GvHD and how to deal with it. Diet In this video, stem cell transplant recipients talk about the impact of transplant on their diet, changes in tastes and tips on keeping up your appetite. Read our advice on eating and drinking after a stem cell transplant. Emotional wellbeing Stem cell transplant recipients discuss the impact of transplant on their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Find out more about taking care of your mental health after your transplant. Work & finance In this video transplant recipients talk about the impact of transplant on their work and finances, how they coped and what helped them. Find support to help manage your finances. Read our advice on returning to work. Information published: 04/01/19 Next review due: 04/01/22 Related links Get support from us Support for parents, family and friends Patients & Families Forum CATEGORY Patient support TAGS Blood cancer Blood disorder Bone marrow transplant Family and carers Fatigue GvHD Infections Patient families Patient stories Recovery Side-effects Stem cell Media centre FAQs Careers Contact us Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Privacy policy Cookies policy Modern slavery statement Terms and conditions Accessibility Gender pay gap report Anthony Nolan is a registered charity no 803716/SC038827 and a registered company no 2379280. Registered address: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG We use cookies. Some are necessary to make our website work and others are optional, allowing us to understand how people use the website and to make sure content and ads are relevant. Cookies are stored on your device and are placed by us and trusted partners. Find out more in our cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings