Slideshow: Stem Cell Transplants for Blood Cancers
Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on November 30, 2022
What are Stem Cell Transplants?
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Why Are Stem Cell Transplants Needed?
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Transplants Often "Plan B"
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Where do Stem Cells Come From?
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What About Cord Blood?
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Finding a Match
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Harvesting Stem Cells
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"Mini" Transplants an Option
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Complex Set-Up, Simple Procedure
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Waiting for Stem Cells to "Take"
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Recovering from a Stem Cell Transplant
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Some Donors Also Need Recovery Time
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Years of Follow-Up Care
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