Each transplant case
is unique and that is how our transplant team approaches your care. At your
first meeting with the transplant team, we discuss with you the
different transplant options that are available for your
disease. We
are here to provide information and carefully explain to you the benefits of
each procedure and the outcomes that you can expect, considering your medical
history. Ultimately, you and your family will make the decision about your
treatment plan.
Depending on your particular disease and your
current medical condition, there are two types of
transplants:
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Autologous transplant - Your bone marrow is collected and stored until it is time for the transplant. An autologous transplant is recommended if your disease does not involve your blood or marrow, the disease is concentrated in one area, you have current medical problems that prevent your vital organs from functioning normally, or we are unable to locate a related or unrelated donor match.
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Allogeneic transplant - Stem cells are removed from a donor and stored until it is time for the transplant. Donors may be related or unrelated and share six specific blood antigen markers. An allogeneic transplant is recommended when you cannot use your own bone marrow or blood due to marrow disease involvement, the disease has spread to several sites, or if chemotherapy alone will not destroy your disease.
