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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 Stem cells from the bone marrow or blood are withdrawn before high-dose irradiation or chemotherapy that destroys many of the remaining cells; afterwards the removed cells are reinfused to form a new population of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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| Autologous stem cell transplantation for progressive multiple sclerosis: update of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation autoimmune diseases working party database. The company says it is developing STR for use with high-dose chemotherapy (melphalan) and autologous stem cell transplantation for treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. In the Phase I/II clinical trial in multiple myeloma, 36 patients were treated with a single infusion of Xcellerated T Cells three days following high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. |
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