BMTCN Review Chapter 4 - Transplant Preparative Regimens, Cellular Infusion, Acute Complications, and Engraftment Questions & Answers 2023/2024

TRANSPLANT PREP REGIMENS - ANSWER-Treatment leading up to transplant Acronyms: Ara-C BCNU BU Cy DLT SCT TBI - ANSWER-Cytarabine Carmustine Busulfan Cyclophosphamide Dose limiting toxicity DStem cell transplant Total body irradiation Induction chemotherapy - ANSWER-The first treatment given for a disease. It is often part of a standard set of treatments, such as surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. When used by itself, induction therapy is the one accepted as the best treatment. If it doesn't cure the disease or it causes severe side effects, other treatment may be added or used instead. Also called first-line therapy, primary therapy, and primary treatment. Consolidation chemotherapy - ANSWER-Treatment that is given after cancer has disappeared following the initial therapy. Consolidation therapy is used to kill any cancer cells t