After the Transplant
Initial Side Effects of Treatment
For the first two weeks after your transplant, you may experience some of the side effects of the radiation and chemotherapy. About one week after transplant, your hair will begin to fall out. You may also experience occasional diarrhea and vomiting. There is a chance you may develop mucositis, or painful sores in the mouth. There may be a skin rash as well. There are many medications that may be given to you to control these side effects. Most side effects resolve within the first two to three weeks. Hair usually begins to grow back within four to twelve weeks.
For the first few weeks post-transplant, you may not feel like eating. Central venous nutrition or CVN will be given through your catheter to supply all the nutrients that you need. Because this can be a very stressful time for you, both emotionally and physically, your caloric needs are increased. We do not want you to lose weight during this time and CVN helps to prevent this. Some patients eat throughout their hospital stay, before and after transplantation, and require little or no CVN.
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