What is Autologous Stem Cell Transplant?
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TYPES:Generic: Stem Cell Transplant
In a stem cell transplant, healthy stem cells are placed in your body through an IV to help your bone marrow start to work correctly. When the stem cells come from your own blood or bone marrow, it is called an autologous transplant.
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How do members experience Autologous Stem Cell Transplant?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple myeloma | 49 | 30 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 3 | 3 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 2 | 2 | |
| Hodgkin's lymphoma | 2 | 2 | |
| Acute lymphocytic leukemia | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 4 | |
| Hair loss | 3 | |
| Decreased appetite | 2 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 2 | |
| Tiredness | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Mar 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for inability to manipulate tongue: Slight
- Side effects: None
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