Stem cell

Unfortunately, some stem cell transplants don’t work at all, or don’t work as well as they should. On this page, we explain the options available if things don’t go as planned following your stem cell transplant and recovery.

Being away from the security of the hospital might bring up feelings of helplessness and anxiety. On this page, we share advice on managing these feelings, getting in control of your recovery and maybe even trying something new after a stem cell transplant.

Having a stem cell transplant is an intense situation which can put a strain on your relationships with others. This page looks at relationships with partners, family, friends and anyone else close to you, exploring how they might change during your recovery.

Changes to our bodies are an important part of recovery, but the way we see these changes can mean different things to different people. On this page, we explore the idea of body image and how it might relate to your mental wellbeing.

Change in cognition (memory and concentration) is a common side effect of a stem cell transplant, but it is not widely discussed or understood.

While there’s no right or wrong way to feel during your recovery, some of us experience challenges with mental health and wellbeing. This page explores different feelings and emotions, as well as tips to help manage your mental wellbeing.

After having a stem cell transplant, you might develop graft versus host disease (GvHD). This page will help you understand what this means, when you might get it and what signs to look out for.

Having a stem cell transplant can have a long-term effect on your health and wellbeing, even after many years. Your medical team can monitor your progress in yearly check-ups, but it’s good to be aware of potential problems. On this page, we explain the late-stage side effects to look out for.

Our immune systems contain types of white blood cells called lymphocytes – these cells fight infection. But after a stem cell transplant, some people might need a ‘top-up’ of lymphocytes. On this page, we explain how the procedure works and why you might need it.

We all have different experiences of recovery. Some of us might need to visit the hospital more often, or for a much longer time than others. On this page, we look at how each stage of recovery might relate to hospital appointments and visits.