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Building a Caregiver Team

There are times when those afflicted with amyloidosis need assistance — a caregiver. In some instances, such as a stem cell transplant (SCT), the treatment is so extensive that securing a caregiver is required before treatment commences. It is for these more intensive situations that we thought we’d share some thoughts about how to build a caregiver team.

Rebuilding the Immune System

Losing one’s immune system is a serious consequence of a stem cell transplant, putting the body at risk for viral, fungal, and bacterial infections. Rebuilding the body’s immune system is a key part of the recovery.

Transplant: Inpatient vs Outpatient

A stem cell transplant is a complex treatment that typically takes four to six weeks and is performed inpatient, outpatient, or some combination, depending on the hospital. There are meaningful differences between inpatient and outpatient that are worth knowing about.