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What is the process for a tandem autologous stem cell transplant?
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asked May 28, 2010 at 11:07AM in Oncology/Cancer
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answered Nov 23, 2010 at 11:47PMA “tandem transplant” is a type of autologous transplant. This method is being studied in clinical trials for the treatment of several types of cancer, including multiple myeloma and germ cell cancer. During a tandem transplant, a patient receives two sequential courses of high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. Typically, the two courses are given several weeks to several months apart. Researchers hope that this method can prevent the cancer from recurring (coming back) at a later time.
more: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/bone-marrow-transplant
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