Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Resources
A blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant may be a treatment option for some patients with hematologic cancers. Patients who are seeking information about this procedure should consider reviewing A Patient's Guide to Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation at City of Hope. This guide was developed by blood stem cell and bone marrow transplant experts to help City of Hope patients and their families learn about transplantation and what to expect before, during and after blood stem cell or bone marrow transplantation.
It may also be beneficial to review the transplant resources below.
Autologous Transplant Resources
An autologous transplant replaces abnormal or damaged stem cells with the healthy ones from your body.
In the Patient and Caregiver Guide for An Autologous Transplant, you will find education and resources information related to getting a transplant at City of Hope, including:
- What Makes Us the City of Hope and Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team?
- Preparing For Your Autologous Transplant
- What to Expect After Your Autologous Transplant
- Important Resources and Autologous Transplant Terms
Allogeneic Transplant Resources
An allogeneic transplant uses healthy blood stem cells from a donor to replace abnormal or damaged bone marrow.
In the Patient and Caregiver Guide for An Allogeneic Transplant, you will find education and resources information related to getting a transplant at City of Hope, including:
- What Makes Us the City of Hope and Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team?
- Preparing For Your Allogeneic Transplant
- What to Expect After Your Allogeneic Transplant
- Important Resources and Allogeneic Transplant Terms
GVHD Resources
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a long-term side effect that occurs in about half of allogeneic stem cell transplant patients. It occurs when the donor’s cells, called T lymphocytes, do not recognize the recipient’s cells and attack them.
GVHD can increase emotional distress, which may impact many aspects of life, including home life, work life and relationships. But GVHD does not only affect the patient; it also affects their partner, family and friends.
If you have stem cell transplant side effects that are challenging to manage, ask your primary care physician for a referral to the City of Hope GVHD clinic for information about blood stem cell transplant support services.
Learn more from our supportive care team about what you can do to help yourself.
Spanish-Language Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Resources
- Spanish (completo)
- Introduccion Guía para el paciente sobre Trasplante de células madre de médula ósea y sangre
- Capítulo 1 — Bienvenido a City of Hope
- Capítulo 2 — Su equipo de atención médica
- Capítulo 3 — Cosas importantes en las que pensar
- Capítulo 4 — Conceptos básicos sobre el trasplante de células madre medulla ósea y sangre
- Capítulo 5 — Cómo prepararse para su trasplante
- Capítulo 6 — Tipos de trasplantes
- Capítulo 7 — Cómo se prepara el cuerpo para recibir el trasplante
- Capítulo 8 — Complicaciones
- Capítulo 9 — Enfermedad de injerto contra huésped (gvhd)
- Capítulo 10 — Medicamentos utilizados comúnmente en el trasplante de células madre de la médula ósea y de la sangre
- Capítulo 11 — Como cuidarse después del alta médica
- Capítulo 12 — Dieta y nutrición después del alta médica
- Capítulo 13 — Regreso al hogar
- Capítulo 14 — Cuándo y a quién llamar para obtener ayuda
- Capítulo 15 — Supervivencia
- Capítulo 16 — Recursos
- Capítulo 17 — Participación en ensayos clínicos
- Capítulo 18 — Glosario de términos