@bkerr01, Seeing that you’ll be in Rochester for an extended period while undergoing your cell harvesting and transplant you might be interested in some of the discussions with other members who’ve had a stem cell translant using their own cells.

@justpeachy recently had her tranpslant in Mayo-Phoenix and started this discussion:

My Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Journey - Mayo, Phoenix https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/my-autologous-stem-cell-transplant-journey-mayo-phoenix/
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This comment has a number of good suggestions as you head into transplant:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798131/
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@jiminmorris started this discussion a few months ago when his wife was heading to Rochester for her auto-SCT
~Helpful suggestions as we head into BMT?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/helpful-suggestions-as-we-head-into-bmt/

If you’d like to share what diagnosis led you to needing a transplant I’d be happy to Connect you with fellow members who have that in common with you.
I had AML and required an allogenic STC. My husband and I lived in Rochester for 4 months while I went through my treatment and recovery. It’s our home away from home!
You’ll be well taken care of with your transplant team there.

Do you have any specific quiestions? Are you all set with lodging?