What is Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant?
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TYPES:Generic: Stem Cell Transplant
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) involves the intravenous infusion of autologous or allogeneic stem cells collected from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood to reestablish hematopoiesis in patients with damaged or defective bone marrow or immune systems.
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How do members experience Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 12 | 6 | |
| Fanconi's anemia | 2 | 0 | |
| Multiple myeloma | 2 | 0 | |
| Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy | 1 | 1 | |
| Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Weakened immune system | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
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