Stem cell transplantation is an aggressive therapy for hematological malignancies in which a damaged immune system is essentially destroyed and replaced with healthy stem cells. This article reports the results of semi-structured interviews with 18 survivors of either autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Participants were interviewed after they had reached 100 days post-transplant and asked to discuss their activities, daily routines, and experiences since being discharged from the hospital. Activity engagement was mentioned by participants as a way to promote health, help reconnect one with his or her pre-transplant identity and lifestyle, and measure progress toward improved stamina. Although many participants reported a gradual resumption of previous routines, some participants described a more complicated process of reconstructing their daily routine in response to changes in their environment or career.
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