Part 1. The Basics
Questions 1-16 cover the background topics in bone marrow transplants, including:
• What is bone marrow? Why might someone need a bone marrow transplant?
• What is the difference between BMT and SCT?
• How long after the diagnosis should the transplant take place?

Part 2. Before the Transplant: Logistics and Work-Up
Questions 17-39 discuss all that comes before a transplant, including:
• How do I find a doctor who is right for me?
• What is involved in the pre-transplant evaluation?
• Am I going to go broke?

Part 3. Caring for Your Body and Mind
Questions 40-66 explore the emotional and physical challenges you may encounter while preparing for your BMT:
• How do I find the time to manage my treatment?
• What can I do to improve my chances of survival?
• Will I be different after my transplant?

Part 4. The BMT Procedure
Questions 67-85 discuss what happens during the transplant itself:
• What is the BMT conditioning regimen?
• What is total body irradiation (TBI)?
• What happens during the transplant procedure itself?
• What is engraftment, and when does it occur?

Part 5. Post Transplant
Questions 86-100 provide tips on caring for yourself after your discharge from the hospital:
• Will my contacts with other people be restricted after the transplant?
• Do I need to make any nutritional adjustments post transplant?

Appendix - A list of web sites, organizations, and literature to help bone marrow transplant patients and their families find additional resources on general and specific topics related to BMT.