STEP TWO: The Transplant Process
If you or someone you know is going to have an unrelated donor or cord blood transplant, the guide STEP TWO: The Transplant Process can help you learn what to expect before, during and after transplant.
Get the guide
To read STEP TWO: The Transplant Process, you can either order a free printed copy or download the guide as printer-friendly PDF files (divided into sections for quicker download):- Cover (1,666 KB PDF)
- Pages 2-14: Table of contents, the donor search process and preparing for transplant (568 KB PDF)
- Pages 15-40: What to expect of the transplant process and tips for caregivers (690 KB PDF)
- Pages 41-59: Checklists for a patient or parent, resources list and glossary (471 KB PDF)
Find answers online
The information in the guide is also available on this Web site.Planning for transplant
- How will my doctor search for a suitable donor or cord blood unit for me?
- How do I prepare my family and myself for transplant?
- Why do I need a caregiver and how do I choose one?
- Patient Checklist: Getting Ready for Your Transplant (PDF)
- Parent Checklist: Getting Ready for Your Child's Transplant (PDF)
What to expect during transplant
- What are the steps of the transplant process?
- What is the preparative regimen and possible side effects?
- What will my first month after transplant be like?
Life after transplant
- How should my family or friends prepare my home for my return?
- What can I do to stay healthy after transplant?
- What possible long-term effects of transplant might I have and how can I manage them?
Get help
We are here to help you. National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) staff in the Office of Patient Advocacy can answer your questions about transplant and connect you to resources. Our services are free. You can contact the NMDP Office of Patient Advocacy by phone or e-mail. On this Web site, you can also find:
- More patient support and resources from the NMDP
- Glossary of transplant-related terms
- Directory of other organizations that can help
