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Before a stem cell transplant, you'll need to go through several preparation steps:

• Complete various blood tests, imaging studies, and organ function tests to determine if you're a good candidate
• Receive growth factor treatments to increase stem cell production
• Undergo apheresis (stem cell collection) which takes 3-4 Show Full Answer

Before a stem cell transplant, you'll need to go through several preparation steps:

• Complete various blood tests, imaging studies, and organ function tests to determine if you're a good candidate
• Receive growth factor treatments to increase stem cell production
• Undergo apheresis (stem cell collection) which takes 3-4 hours daily for up to 5 days The main pre-transplant chemotherapy (conditioning treatment) typically uses high doses of melphalan. This aggressive treatment is necessary to kill cancer cells, though it will also affect healthy blood cells. The exact duration of pre-transplant chemo can vary based on individual factors, but the focus is on getting your body ready for the new stem cells while eliminating as many myeloma cells as possible.

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