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100 Q & As About Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation » (1E)

Authors: Ewa Carrier, Gracy Ledingham
ISBN-13: 9780763712730, ISBN-10: 0763712736
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Jones & Barlett Learning
Date Published: September 2004
Edition: 1E

This text is a patient-oriented guide to dealing with a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

	Foreword	v
	Introduction	vii
Part 1.	The Basics	1
	What is bone marrow? Why might someone need a bone marrow transplant?
	What is the difference between BMT and SCT?
	How long after the diagnosis should the transplant take place?
Part 2.	Before the Transplant: Logistics and Work-Up	19
	How do I find a doctor who is right for me?
	What is involved in the pre-transplant evaluation?
	Am I going to go broke?
Part 3.	Caring for Your Body and Mind	43
	How do I find the time to manage my treatment?
	What can I do to improve my chances of survival?
	Will I be different after my transplant?
Part 4.	The BMT Procedure	77
	What is the BMT conditioning regimen?
	What is total body irradiation (TBI)?
	What happens during the transplant procedure itself?
	What is engraftment, and when does it occur?
Part 5.	Post Transplant	95
	Will my contacts with other people be restricted after the transplant?
	Do I need to make any nutritional adjustments post transplant?
	Appendix	107
	Glossary	119
	Index	125