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Patient Guide

Table of Contents

Understanding Transplantation
Types of Transplantation
"Bone Marrow" Stem Cell Harvesting
"Peripheral Blood" Stem Cell Harvesting (Apheresis)
Conditioning
Stem Cell Infusion -- "Transplant"
Engraftment
Discharge
Preparing for Transplantation
Pretreatment Evaluation
Central Catheter Placement
Patient Education Meeting
Dental Exam
Nutrition / Exercise
Smoking
Lodging
Transportation
Insurance
Emotional Concerns
Transplantation and Recovery
Transplant Unit
Critical Care Medicine Unit
Conditioning
Blood Counts
Patient Responsibilities
Complications
Infection
Veno-Occlusive Disease
Lung and Heart Complications
Bleeding
Graft Versus Host Disease
Lack of Engraftment
Relapse and Secondary Malignancies
Infertility
Discharge Planning
Precautions and Restrictions
Outpatient Transfusions
When to Notify Your Doctor
Medications
Discharge Instructions

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