What is it like to experience a bone marrow transplant?

Side effects: There are many effects which can be unpleasant like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea amd mouth sores. Depending on how the transplant is done the mouth sores can be severe and painful. There can be abdominal pain or bone pain in some patients. Hair loss can occur and blood and platelet transfusions are typically needed. There are differences depending on whether a donor is used.