Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Transplants A Guide for Patients

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide for Patients is the next generation of Susan K. Stewart's groundbreaking 1992 book Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients. This new 228 paage guide combines solid medical information with the voices of people who have been through a transplant. Comprehensive and easy-to-read, Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide for Patients is a goldmine of information for people considering a transplant with donor marrow or stem cells. The book covers a variety of topics and issues such as; History of Transplantation Nuts and Bolts of a Transplant Choosing a Transplant Center Finding a Stem Cell Donor Being a Donor Emotional/Psychological Considerations When Your Child Needs a Transplant Preparative Regimen Graft-versus-Host Disease Infection Liver Complications Nutrition Relieving Pain Caregiving Long Term Survivors: What Lies Ahead Sexuality and Reproduction Insurance and Fundraising