Blood Stem Cell Transplants

Blood Stem Cell Transplants
ISBN-10
0521442109
ISBN-13
9780521442107
Category
Medical
Pages
185
Language
English
Published
1994-01-28
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Authors
Robert Peter Gale, Christopher A. Juttner, Philippe Henon

Description

Blood derived stem cells are used increasingly to treat cancer. This book examines the latest information in this new and rapidly emerging field and assesses its future therapeutic role. The readable and well structured text opens with an overview of the concepts behind and advantages of blood stem cell transplants. Detailed concepts of their use are later expanded upon and critically reviewed by experts. Among the important issues discussed are hematopoietic recovery, tumor contamination and recent techniques to purify stem cells. Clinical trial data follow including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and breast cancer. The final chapter evaluates progress in the use of blood stem cells and points to future research and clinical directions. This is a timely and comprehensive review of the current techniques in blood stem cell transplantation and will be welcomed by transplant physicians, oncologists, haematologists and research scientists alike.

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