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You Are Told You Need A BMT
Stem cell (or bone marrow) transplants are used to treat different health conditions, including:
- Blood cancers: such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
- Blood cell disorders: where blood cells don't develop or work normally
- Immune and autoimmune problems: where the body cannot fight infections, has a problem (or has problems) regulating its reaction to infection, or attacks the body itself
- Metabolic disorders: where inherited conditions affect how the body develops and functions
- Bone marrow failure: when the marrow cannot make enough healthy blood cells
Every year, more than 20,000 stem cell transplants are performed in the United States.
💡Tips
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Bring support: Take someone with you to your first appointment. It can feel overwhelming, and having another person there can help you remember information and ask questions.
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Record your visit (with permission): Ask your doctor if you can record the conversation on your phone. Listening again later can help you catch details you may have missed.
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Last updated Mar 31, 2026