Autologoos Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplants: A Handbook for Patients

by Susan K. Stewart

Book Overview

This book is an excellent guide for patients and families facing an autologous stem cell transplant. It describes what's involved in going through a transplant, both physically and emotionally, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964735210
• ISBN13: 9780964735217
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Good Overview on a Very Scary Subject

My wife has been getting treatment for a rare and very aggressive form of lymphoma. It has responded to treatment, however, her body will not accept further standard chemo therapy treatments and we are left with several options, including an autolgous stem cell transplant. The book is rather basic and covers the bare material needed to understand what will happen during the transplant. I didn't find it particularly dificult to read and it has a significant amount of very valuable information. It deals with touchy issues such as pain management and post transplant sex in an open and forthright manner. It also provides information on how to deal with insurance company rejection. My one complaint about the book is that is was published several years ago and treatments are changing rapidly with new solutions being put in place evry day. Some of the material is outdated and the book needs to be updated to include newer information. Overall, I would suggest this book to anyone who is facing to option of this type of transpalant. It doesn't provide all the answers, but does give a good overview and opens up areas to be discussed with your doctor.