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You will be placed into protective isolation on the day of your stem cell transplant, if not before.

Your stem cell transplant normally happens the day after your conditioning therapy has finished. Many people call this ‘day zero’. On this page, we’ll go through every step of the process so you know what to expect on transplant day.

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.

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.

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.

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.