Stem cell transplant

A guide to donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplantation for teenagers and young adults.

The stem cell transplantation process – from preparation for the transplant through to follow up – is long. It is extremely important that you understand why you need to undergo this process and what may happen to you along the way.

We have produced this guide as a source of information for teenagers and young adults. Although we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible each transplant unit across the country will be slightly different and you should also ask your stem cell transplant nurse coordinator / clinical nurse specialists, ward nurses and consultants if you would like further information.

Edited by the CCLG Publications Committee, comprising multiprofessional experts in the field of children’s cancer, in partnership with the National Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant Nurses Group. The original version of this booklet was edited by Lynne Barnes, Penny Owens and Joanne Page on behalf of the The National Paediatric SCT Nurses Group in collaboration with the CCLG Publications Committee.

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