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Stem cell and bone marrow transplants

Stem cell and bone marrow transplants are used to treat and control some cancers.

Stem cells and bone marrow

To understand stem cell transplants, it is helpful to know about stem cells and bone marrow.

Preparing for a stem cell transplant

Your transplant team will explain the tests you need and how to prepare for a stem cell transplant.

Autologous stem cell transplant (your own cells)

An autologous stem cell transplant involves storing your stem cells, then giving them back to you after high dose treatment.

Donor stem cell (allogeneic) transplants
A donor stem cell transplant replaces bone marrow that is not working properly with stem cells from another person (a donor).

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