Hi Anita, I know exactly what you mean. Cancer itself can be so isolating because of a lack of understanding from the people around you. Then add a bone marrow transplant to the equation and even fewer people can relate what you’re going through.
I can promise you, you’re not alone here. That’s one of the reasons I became a mentor for Connect in the bone marrow transplant support group. I knew of no one who had undergone the same treatments. It can make such a difference to be able to speak to someone who has walked along that same journey. This group has grown so much over the past few years and our members are more than happy to help navigate this new path.

As luck would have it, there are several members who have had their transplants at Mayo-Jacksonville. A couple of them have already replied in a similar discussion posted below. It was started by new member @slingaf (Samara) who will be having her transplant in Jacksonville in the next month. Read through all of the following replies. I think you’ll find them helpful! Here’s the link:

~Please help me navigate this process:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/please-help-me-navigate-this-process/
Another link will lead you to Mayo Clinic’s Caregivers guide…it’s also for patients. There are several items on the menu so take your time to peruse each offering. Also, make sure to click the ‘more’ arrow on the end. There is a section for Jacksonville.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/caregivers-for-bmt-car-t-and-hematology/tab/transplant-journey/#ch-tab-navigation
What diagnosis led you to needing a BMT?