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Autologous Transplant Guide

Having a blood and marrow transplant (BMT) is a difficult experience, physically and emotionally. The UCSF blood and marrow transplant team is comprised of health care professionals who specialize in caring for people undergoing transplantation and their families. We are dedicated to providing you the highest-quality health care available and making your visit with us as comfortable as possible.

The various sections of this guide will help prepare you and your family for an autologous BMT transplant.

  • Introduction
  • The Team
  • Pre-Transplant Evaluation
  • In the Hospital
  • Treatment and Side Effects
  • Blood Counts and Transfusions
  • Outpatient Care After Chemotherapy
  • Coping and Recovery

UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.

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Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 353-2421
M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m

Recommended reading

Hematology and BMT Resource Guide

This hematology and bone marrow transplant (BMT) resource guide provides information about diseases and treatments, employment, insurance and more.

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