My own experience was admission about six days prior to the SCT. This involved having a port with three lums inserted. Four days of additional chem as a prep. Day One consisted of a dedicated Transplant Nurse introducing the stem cells via IV from a 10/10 match unrelated donor found on Be The Match. Typically then, hospitalization lasts 16-20 days depending on WBCs recovery. Follow on appointments initially were three times a week with IVs depending on blood results. About day 50 this was reduced to twice weekly. Day 80 this dropped to once a week. Prior to release at day 100, there is a BMB and port removal. Be Strong and Persevere.

I live in Baltimore, Md and go to Hopkins for treatment. I am scheduled for a marrow transplant in August. As far as I understand, which could be wrong because of chemo brain, I will not be required to stay inpatient after the transplant as long as I can travel to the clinic every day for blood work and needed support: transfusions, platelets, IV meds, etc.

Yes. Transplants should be performed by specialized physicians. Hospitalization usually requires 100 days of complete isolation in hospital after transplant and usually before transplant preparing for it. Best wishes.

I had a transplant 41/2 years ago and yes, I spent 3 weeks in the hospital and another 2 months living in a hospital apartment at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. Right after the transplant, it is very important to avoid anything that could lead to infection and to be monitored for this as well as to see how your transplant is progressing. I had a central IV line which was important for hydration and blood transfusions if needed. Also, I needed someone nearby for safety when showering. It was important to keep the medical team informed of how I was feeling. They were able to provide medication for the nausea and diarrhea that occurred due to the pretransplant chemo.

I spoke to my transplant coordinator and I am most def having and outpatient transplant procedure. I will have to go to clinic every day for about 90 days which is kind of a pain but at least I get to sleep in my own bed! They did say Hopkins may be the only marrow transplant units that doesn’t require you to stay inpatient. I’m lucky to live so close.