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What is the purpose of transplant surgery?
What is the purpose of transplant surgery?
The purpose of transplant surgery is to replace a diseased body part with a healthy one.
When would someone need a stem cell transplant?
When would someone need a stem cell transplant?
Someone may need a stem cell transplant if they have a disease that damages the cells in bone marrow or if they received high doses of chemotherapy or radiation.
What are the three types of stem cell transplants?
What are the three types of stem cell transplants?
The three types of stem cell transplants are bone marrow transplant, cord blood transplant, and peripheral blood stem cell transplant.
Are stem cell transplants similar to blood transfusions?
Are stem cell transplants similar to blood transfusions?
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What is the role of the transplant services team?
What is the role of the transplant services team?
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