BMTCN: TYPES OF TRANSPLANTS AND
SOURCES OF STEM CELLS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
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3 types of Transplants - answer -Autologous
-Allogeneic
-Syngeneic
Autologous - answer -removing stem cells from the pt with the intent to reinfuse the cells at a
later date
-before they are able to have their stem cells collected, pts undergo testing to ensure they are
disease free or have MRD
-cryopreserved until needed (can be stored indefinitely.)
-lethal dose of chemo is given to pt prior to stem cell infusion (prep/conditioning)
-stem cells are given post conditioning to rescue hematopoietic function of bone marrow after
being destroyed by lethal doses of chemo.
Advantages of Auto Transplant - answer -easily available source
-decreased risk of side effects
-early engraftment
-low risk of GVHD
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