What's the difference between a bone marrow transplant and a stem cell transplant?
Great question! Actually, these terms refer to the same procedure. A stem cell transplant is also called a bone marrow transplant because the stem cells live in your bone marrow.
During this procedure, healthy blood stem cells are Show Full Answer
What's the difference between a bone marrow transplant and a stem cell transplant?
Great question! Actually, these terms refer to the same procedure. A stem cell transplant is also called a bone marrow transplant because the stem cells live in your bone marrow.
During this procedure, healthy blood stem cells are introduced into your body to replace damaged bone marrow and create a new immune system. The stem cells travel to your bone marrow where they multiply and develop into healthy blood cells.
The main types of stem cell transplants for leukemia are:
* Allogeneic - stem cells come from a donor (could be a family member or unrelated donor)
* Autologous - your own stem cells are collected and given back to you after chemotherapy
Both terms are used interchangeably in leukemia treatment, so if your doctor mentions either one, they're talking about the same type of procedure.
January 7
This explanation did not mention the chemo treatment to kill the bad cells in the bone morrow before introducing the new cells. The chemo may affect other organs and the brain?
January 11
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