Conditioning Therapy: Before the transplant, the infant may undergo chemotherapy and/or radiation to destroy the diseased bone marrow and suppress the immune system. Transplantation: The collected stem cells are then infused into the infant's bloodstream, where they migrate to the bone marrow and begin to produce new blood cells. Engraftment: This is the period during which the new stem cells begin to grow and produce healthy blood cells. Monitoring and supportive care are crucial during this phase.
