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Bone Marrow Transplantation: What Parents Should Know
Anna T. Meadows, M.D. Director, Division of Oncology and Cancer Research Center Nancy J. Bunin, M.D. Clinical Director, Bone Marrow Transplantation Ann M. Leahey, M.D. Pediatric Oncologist Diana S. Wheeler Writer The Children's... |
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Cord Blood FAQs
Where can I donate cord blood? Why isn't there a cord blood bank or collecting hospital in my area? Does it cost me anything to donate cord blood? Are there any risks to donating cord blood? I have been approached, or contacted, by a... |
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Did You Know...The Facts About Giving the Gift of Life?
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) can be a life-saving procedure for both children and adults with leukemia, lymphoma and other diseases affecting the blood. In order to undergo a BMT, the patient needs bone marrow cells from someone with a matching... |
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Mira's Month
Published by The Blood & Marrow Information Network 2900 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 Phone: 847.433.3313, toll-free: 1.888.597.7674 Fax: 847.433.4599 Web: www.bmtnews.org Copyright 1994, reprinted with permission... |
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Stem Cell Transplant: Patient FAQs
What are stem cells? Who needs a stem cell transplant? What's involved in a stem cell transplant? What are the first signs that a transplant has been successful? What risks do I face as a transplant patient? How do I decide if a transplant... |
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The Weave Report
The Weave Report - An interview-style journal of local Philadelphia music celebrity Sara Weaver's Stem Cell transplant for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). The Weave Report follows her from pre-Bone Marrow Transplant through her current recovery,... |
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Umbilical Cord Blood Donation: The Basics
Before a baby is born, the umbilical cord is a lifeline, providing the nutrients and oxygen needed for growth. After birth, that lifeline can help patients with leukemia, lymphoma or other diseases. After delivery, the umbilical cord and placenta... |
What every person should know about screening, learning about your disease and the importance of cllinical research. Read more.
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Calcium Leucovorin, Citrovorum Factor, Folinic Acid
Cladribine (2-CDA, Leustatin®)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®, Neosar®, Endoxan®)
Cyclosporine (Neoral®, Sandimmune®, Restasis®, Gengraf®)
Cytarabine (Cytosar-U®, Ara-C)
Irinotecan (Camptosar®, CPT-11)
Leucovorin (Calcium Leucovorin, Citrovorum Factor, Folinic Acid)
Calcium Leucovorin, Citrovorum Factor, Folinic Acid
Leucovorin (Calcium Leucovorin, Citrovorum Factor, Folinic Acid)
Leuprolide Acetate (Lupron®, Lupron Depot®, Eligard®, Prostap®, Viadur®) - For Men
Leuprolide Acetate (Lupron®, Lupron Depot®, Eligard®, Prostap®, Viadur®) - For Women
Lupron®, Lupron Depot®, Eligard®, Prostap®, Viadur®
Lupron®, Lupron Depot®, Eligard®, Prostap®, Viadur®
Busulfan (Myleran®, Busulfex®)
Intravesicular Mitomycin (Mutamycin®, Mitomycin-C, given into the bladder)
Mechlorethamine (Mustargen®, Nitrogen Mustard)
mechlorethamine, mustine, Mustargen®
Megestrol (Megace®, Megace-ES®)
Mercaptopurine (Purinethol®, 6-MP)
Methotrexate (Mexate®, Folex®, Rheumatrex®, Amethopterin, MTX)
Mexate®, Folex®, Rheumatrex®, Amethopterin, MTX
Mitomycin (Mutamycin®, Mitomycin-C)
Morphine Sulfate (Given by IV)
Morphine Sulfate (MS Contin®, Avinza®, Kadian®, Oramorph SR®)
MS Contin®, Avinza®, Kadian®, Oramorph SR®
Mutamycin®, Mitomycin-C, given into the bladder
Nitrogen mustard (mechlorethamine, mustine, Mustargen®)
Bendamustine Hydrochloride (Treanda®)
Bexarotene (Targretin®), Oral Formulation
Bexarotene Gel (Targretin® Gel Formulation)
Etoposide (Toposar®, VePesid®, Etopophos®,VP-16)
Thioguanine (6-TG, Thioguanine Tabloid®)
Toposar®, VePesid®, Etopophos®,VP-16
Trelstar LA® and Trelstar Depot®
Tretinoin (Vesanoid®, All-Trans-Retinoic Acid, ATRA)
Triptorelin (Trelstar LA® and Trelstar Depot®)

