Hello @carlos12,

I understand that stem cell transplant has some risks and can be a scary procedure to face. However, the risks vary greatly depending on the type of bone marrow transplant that is needed.

An autologous transplant uses your own cells which are collected from the bloodstream and stored for your transplant. An allogeneic transplant uses cells from a family member, unrelated donor or umbilical cord blood unit. Here is a great resource on all things Bone Marrow Transplant that many Mayo Clinic Hematology staff members often share with their patients, https://bethematch.org/transplant-basics/how-transplants-work/.

@carlos12, what you mind sharing what type of lymphoma you have? Have you had a bone marrow transplant already as a part of your treatment? What specific parts of treatment have you worried and have you discussed these worries with your medical provider?