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Has anyone had a successful stem cell transplant for cancer?

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For certain diseases: Stem cell transplants (bone marrow transplants) are often successful at treating cancers of the blood and bone marrow such as leukemias, lymphomas and multiple myeloma. They can also be used to treat some disorders of the red blood cells and immune system.

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Answered 12/28/2012

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