Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Resources
A blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant (BMT) 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 these procedures.
It may also be beneficial to review the transplant resources below.
Autologous Transplant
An autologous transplant replaces abnormal or damaged stem cells with healthy stem cells from your own body.
In the guides below you will find education and resources information related to getting an autologous transplant at City of Hope, including:
- A Patient's and Caregiver's Guide for An Autologous Transplant | Flipbook
- A Patient's and Caregiver's Guide for An Autologous Transplant (Spanish) | Flipbook
- A Patient's and Caregiver's Guide for An Autologous Transplant (Chinese) | Flipbook
Allogeneic Transplant
An allogeneic transplant uses healthy blood stem cells from a donor to replace abnormal or damaged bone marrow.
In the guides below you will find education and resources information related to receiving an allogeneic transplant at City of Hope, including:
- A Patient's and Caregiver's Guide for an Allogeneic Transplant | Flipbook
- A Patient's and Caregiver's Guide for an Allogeneic Transplant (Spanish) | Flipbook
- A Patient's and Caregiver's Guide for an Allogeneic Transplant (Chinese) | Flipbook
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 and may affect home life, work life, relationships. GVHD not only affects the patient but also affects their partners, 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 the supportive care team about what you can do to help yourself.