Hi @maguiregirl Welcome to Mayo Connect. There are a number of members in our forum, including myself, who have gone through the bone marrow transplant journey.

It’s wonderful that your son can be your donor…it’s like a circle of life! He’s able to give you a second chance at life with the donation of his cells.

I’m going to give you a few links to get you started with some reading. This is a discussion I started last year that you might find helpful. This is where most of us who have had a transplant are chatting with each other about our experiences. Feel free to jump into any conversation!

My Bone Marrow Transplant story: Will you share yours?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/my-bone-marrow-transplant-bmt-story-will-you-share-yours/
Since I’ve had my transplant I feel like it’s a personal mission to help others navigate the transplant experience. I was fortunate to be able to assist a young woman earlier this year. Here is our story!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/mayo-clinic-connect-brings-together-2-women-with-leukemia-46-years-apart/
You’re having the transplant done at Mayo Scottsdale so you’l be in excellent hands. Your transplant team will become your new family. As you near the time of transplant, you’ll first have some pre-transplant testing along with educational classes to help prepare you for your new cells.
Are there specific questions you might have? Please feel free to ask away!

Are you all set with your patient portal?
Have you found your long term lodging near the clinic?
Who is going to be your dedicated caregiver?