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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.

Before your stem cell transplant can happen, you’ll need to stay in hospital for treatment known as ‘conditioning therapy’. On this page we’ll explain the different types of conditioning therapy you might experience.

You might have heard the terms ‘stem cell transplant’, ‘bone marrow transplant’ or ‘haematopoietic stem cell transplant’ mentioned a few times. It’s important to understand what you’re going through. This page explains exactly what is involved in the process of a transplant.

You’ve just found out that either you, or someone close to you, needs a stem cell transplant. It’s natural to feel worried, confused or daunted by what’s going to happen next. If you have lots of unanswered questions, we’re here to help.