Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide for Patients and Their Loved Ones

US$11.95

Our newly revised 2024 edition of this book is currently being printed and you’ll love the updates! We expect to receive the new books in the next couple of weeks. Place your order now, and we will ship them to you ASAP.

by Susan K. Stewart

Illustrations by Norm Bendell

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A comprehensive easy-to-read book that's a must for patients undergoing a transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). The book walks the reader through what to expect before, during and after transplant and includes insights from patients and caregivers

"BMT InfoNet is a leader in identifying patient needs and developing educational programs that focus on the entire spectrum of blood and marrow transplantation – from pre-transplant phase to long-term survivorship. At our center, we frequently use BMT InfoNet’s educational materials for patient teaching and support.”."

Navneet Majhail MD MS
Director, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Cleveland Clinic

Chapters include

History of Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation
An Introduction to Transplantation - Steps Involved
Choosing a Transplant Center
Finding a Donor
Being a Donor
Insurance and Financial Help
Emotional Challenges
Conditioning/Preparative Regimen
Graft-versus-Host Disease
Infection
Nutrition
Relieving Pain
When Your Child Needs a Transplant
Caregiving
Planning for Survivorship
Late and Long-Term Effects of Transplant
Appendices
- About Blood Cells
- Understanding Blood Tests
Glossary of Terms

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