I was diagnosed with AML nine years ago and had my transplant half a year later. Both the diagnosis and the transplant were wrapped in so much uncertainty and so many things were completely out of my control.

Not relapsing after the transplant depends on the engraftment of the donor’s bone marrow. The chemo prep right before the transplant creates the best possible environment for engraftment and the medication keeps the transplant in check.

Sometimes transplants fail. That’s not because transplant recipient did anything wrong. As far as I understand how the SCT works, I think good nutritious diet and exercise helps with the recovery.

It’s important to follow the directions of your transplant team and ask them questions before you start taking any additional supplements or diets. They will make sure that there won’t be any interaction with your medication and that alternative treatment won’t do more harm than good.

I have been in complete remission since my transplant and wish you the same!