Treatment Procedures
Bone Marrow Transplant
Also known as: Stem cell transplant, Hematopoietic cell transplant
Definition
Replacement of diseased or damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells, used in leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloma.
Detailed Explanation
Includes autologous and allogeneic transplant. Conditioning chemotherapy precedes infusion of stem cells to restore marrow function and immunity.