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Stem cell transplants are an intensive form of treatment that involve a number of steps. This factsheet outlines the main steps in self (autologous) and donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplants: Preparation; Collecting the stem cells; High-dose anti-cancer therapy (conditioning); Stem cell infusion; Waiting for your blood counts to recover (engraftment).