What is stem cell transplant and its role in cancer treatment?
Stem cell transplants involve replacing damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy stem cells. This is often used for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The process can involve autologous (using the patient’s own cells) or allogeneic (using donor cells) transplants. It allows for higher doses of chemotherapy or radiation to be used, as the bone marrow can be replenished afterward.
