Patient support

After we’ve found a suitable donor and everything has been checked by your medical team, your stem cell transplant can go ahead. You might feel worried or confused about the next steps, but we’re here to help you understand what to expect.

Depending on your medical condition, the time between being diagnosed and going into hospital can be very short.

As well as preparing yourself physically and mentally for your transplant, it’s a good idea to do some practical planning about your hospital stay.

Unfortunately, having a stem cell transplant can lead to issues that could affect your life now and in the future. These issues are hard to think about at such a stressful time, but if you consider them early you can prepare.

Clinical trials are an essential part of improving our understanding of stem cell transplants and making them more successful.

Your consultant is the senior clinician at your hospital or transplant centre. They have overall responsibility for your treatment.

You will have a few medical appointments before your stem cell transplant. On this page, we'll explain what they can involve.

Once you’ve made the decision to have a stem cell transplant, you can begin the process of getting ready for treatment.

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.