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I have stage 4 breast cancer. its at the bones and on my lungs. is a bone marrow transplant possible?

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It is possible!: You might have been receiving chemotherapy. The BMT will be determined based on you response, disease status and your body conditions.

Answered 8/18/2017

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No: high dose chemotherapy associated with a bone marrow transplant is no longer recommended for metastatic breast cancer. Trials have shown this approach to be ineffective. Newer immunochemotherapy trials are now in play and should be investigated/

Answered 8/16/2017

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