Why it's done

Autologous stem cell transplants are typically used in people who need to undergo high doses of chemotherapy and radiation to cure their diseases. These treatments are likely to damage the bone marrow. An autologous stem cell transplant helps to replace the damaged bone marrow.

An autologous stem cell transplant is most often used to treat:

• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Myeloma
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Plasma cell disorders