An Overview Of Stem Cell Replacement

Types Of Cancer Treated

Stem cell replacements may be used to treat both malignant and benign diseases, such as primary amyloidosis, plasma cell disorders, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, inborn metabolism errors, and immune deficiencies. Stem cell replacements also help treat Hodgkin’s lymphoma, chronic leukemia, bone marrow failure syndromes, acute leukemia, aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, hemoglobinopathies, adrenoleukodystrophy, and POEMS syndrome. Considering most cancers are treated with rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, a stem cell replacement may be necessary for some patients as these forms of treatment, when done in high doses, can damage or destroy the body's bone marrow.

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