Once you have received medical clearance, you will be admitted for BMT. An admission for BMT may last, on average, about six weeks. This could be longer if there are any complications during BMT. During your BMT, you will receive a “conditioning or preparative regimen” (chemotherapy +/- radiation therapy) to empty your own bone marrow and make room for the new cells. After conditioning, the cells are infused on “day 0”. After a period of about 2 to 4 weeks, the recipient will start making new blood cells (white cells, red cells, platelets). This is called engraftment. Once the recipient is engrafted, feels well and is able to take all of their medicines by mouth they generally can go home. During BMT admission, you will be seen daily by BMT physcians, nurses, mid-level providers, social workers, child-life specialists. Teachers, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists, yoga therapists, massage and art therapists are also part of our team.