A 31-year-old member asked:
What are the requirements for getting a heart stem cell transplant?
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Dr. John Garneranswered
Cardiology 18 years experience
Love of Cancer: My answer is tongue in cheek, but only a bit so. Be very careful. Stem cell transplants are all experimental at this point and many clinical trials of various stem cell treatments have resulted in serious malignancies (a risk inherent in playing with stem cells is that they grow into things other than what you want). If you join a trial, get a full disclaimer of known risks and history of outcomes.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How do I get ready for a stem cell transplant?
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Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 32 years experience
Information: The best way to prepare is to understand the procedure and potential risks and side effects. Usually your transplant center will have information booklets or videos that explain the procedure. There is a free downloadable resource from nbmt link at: http://www.Nbmtlink.Org/resources_support/rg/index.Htm.
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