Stem Cell Transplantation at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Stem Cell Transplantation? A method of replacing immature blood-forming cells that were destroyed by cancer treatment. The stem cells are given to the person after treatment to help the bone marrow recover and continue producing healthy blood cells.

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