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How do i get the statistics for high risk myeloma stem cell transplant results. autologous transplant.

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Dr. Ivan Ipanswered

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Try this link: http://www.uptodate.com/contents/autologous-hematopoietic-cell-transplantation-in-multiple-myeloma.

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