Journey Map Table of Contents

  1. You are told you need a bone marrow transplant (BMT)

  2. Different Types of BMT

  3. Time to make preparations

  4. Central line Placement

  5. Hospital Admission

  6. Begin Chemotherapy and/or Radiation

  7. Chemo Side Effects

  8. DAY 0 - Stem Cell Infusion

  9. Pre-Engraftment

  10. Engraftment and Engraftment Syndrome

  11. Recovery

  12. Discuss Removal of Central Line

  13. Hospital Discharge

  14. Medication Management

  15. Clinic Visits

  16. Infections and infection Prevention

  17. Graft versus host disease (GVHD)

  18. Organ Function Assessment

  19. Day 100 Post Transplant

  20. Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD)

  21. Re-Establish Normalcy (Getting back to normal life again)

  22. Revaccination

  23. Long-term follow up screening

  24. Survivorship and Long-Term Follow-up

Disclaimer: This Journey Map is for educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every patient’s situation is unique, and care decisions should always be made in consultation with your clinical team.

We extend our appreciation to Sanofi and Alexion for their generous partnership and active participation in our community. Their support helped bring patients, caregivers, clinicians, and industry partners together to co-create this Journey Map and improve the transplant experience.

Our Journey Map was created for Patients and Caregivers by Patients and Caregivers. Please share any corrections or additions!