A stem cell transplant is when you get high dose chemotherapy to destroy your cancer cells and your bone marrow. After your bone marrow is destroyed, you get new stem cells back. The purpose of the stem cell transplant is to cure or control your disease, or to put it into remission.

Types of Stem Cell Transplant

Depending on your disease, there are 2 types of stem cell transplants:

1. Allogeneic stem cell transplant- someone else’s stem cells are used (from a Donor)
2. Autologous stem cell transplant - your own stem cells are used

Both types of transplants require a lot of time and commitment. Transplant is an intensive treatment with many important steps. Review the book that matches the type of transplant you will be receiving.

Books & Videos

Having an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

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Having an Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant

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Resources

Cross Cancer Institute – Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Contact Card

Calgary Stem Cell Transplant Contact Card

Irradiated Blood Products - Provincial

Nutrition for Stem Cell Transplant

Nutrition for Stem Cell Transplant