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autologous stem cell transplantation |
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autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), a treatment for advanced or refractory solid tumors, such as neuroblastomas, lymphomas, and Ewing's sarcoma. Stem cells from the bone marrow or blood are withdrawn before high-dose irradiation or chemotherapy that destroys many of the remaining cells; afterwards the removed cells are reinfused to form a new population of blood cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ZEVALIN with ASCT or PBSC -- Evaluation of dose escalation with ZEVALIN in ASCT -- Ian W. This trial was designed to investigate the efficacy of combining ZEVALIN with HDC and ASCT to reduce relapse rates in patients with high-risk MCL. Auayporn Nademanee, MD, principal investigator Monday, December 9, 2002, 4:15 PM, Simultaneous Session: Clinical Results in Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (3:15 PM-5:15 PM) Room 201 First of its kind radioimmunotherapeutic study shows results of using ASCT with Zevalin and high-dose chemotherapy in treatment of poor-risk or relapsed non-Hodgkins lymphoma. |
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