Tuesday, April 18, 2017

How Do Stem Cell Transplants Work?

How Do Stem Cell Transplants Work?

Judi Ebbert, PhD, MPH, RN | Jan 25th 2017 Feb 28th 2017


A stem cell transplant is a medical procedure to help or cure people suffering from certain types of cancer. The procedure starts with removal of healthy blood or marrow stem cells from a matched donor (or, in some cases, themselves). The cells are safely stored, usually by freezing. The donated stem cells are given by infusion to the person with cancer









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