Bone Marrow and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation

Bone marrow transplantation involves the destruction of the client’s bone marrow (this is accomplished by high-dose chemotherapy administration and whole body irradiation). The client then receives a stem cell or bone marrow transplant infusion. Sources of stem cells include bone marrow, peripheral circulating blood, and umbilical cord.

Transplantation of bone marrow can be used to treat the following: