Clinical nurse specialist

We're here to help before, during and after your stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy

After hearing your child needs a stem cell transplant, you might feel a range of emotions, from fear to relief.

Supporting someone through their stem cell transplant journey can be tough. They’ll need support physically, emotionally, practically and financially. So, you’ll need support too.

Sex is often a big part of our lives, whether we’re comfortable admitting it or not. It provides pleasure, releases stress, and can help to create a deeper intimacy with a partner.

Almost all stem cell transplant patients will experience side effects that make eating and drinking more difficult. It’s a perfectly normal part of recovery, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges you could face and how to cope with them.

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.

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.

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.