The process of a bone marrow transplant typically involves several steps:
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Harvesting of stem cells from the donor (for allogeneic transplants) or the patient (for autologous transplants).
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Pre-transplant conditioning may include chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to destroy diseased cells and suppress the immune system.
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Infusion of the stem cells into the patient’s bloodstream, where they travel to the bone marrow and begin to produce new blood cells.