A stem cell transplant is often the best option to treat blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome, as well as bone marrow failure syndromes like aplastic anemia.

To understand the different types of stem cell transplants and how they work, we spoke with Amin Alousi, M.D. Here’s what he had to say.

Stem cells are the “seeds” that...

When I was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma in August 2023, I wasn’t really frightened for myself. I was more worried about my pregnancy. At the time, I was only about four weeks along with my third child, Catherine, and chemotherapy during the first trimester was not really an option. 

Two months is a long time to put off cancer treatment, especially with a disease this aggressive. I knew it would be risky. So, I was extremely grateful...