Figure 1.
Schematic overview of the AHSCT process Step one: Mobilization of AHSCs from the bone marrow by leukapheresis and cryopreserved until required. Step two: Conditioning regimen using high dose chemotherapy for ablation of the immune system. Step 3: Re-infusion of autologous haematopoeitic stem cells (AHSC). Engraftment of bone marrow takes 10–14 days. Step 4: Post-transplant care and supportive therapy.