How Does Alloimmunization Occur in Cancer Patients?
Cancer patients frequently undergo blood transfusions due to anemia or other complications. Additionally, procedures like stem cell transplants or bone marrow transplants are common in certain types of cancers, such as leukemia. These interventions can introduce foreign antigens into the patient's body, prompting an immune response. The formation of alloantibodies can complicate subsequent transfusions or transplantations.
