Stem Cell Transplants and Cancer: Restoring Blood-Forming Cells After High-Dose Treatments

Stem cell transplants are essential procedures that restore blood-forming stem cells in individuals whose cells have been destroyed by high doses of chemotherapy or radiation therapy used to treat certain cancers. Types of Blood Cells Blood-forming stem cells grow into various types of blood cells. The main types include: These three types of blood cells […]
Blood Stem Cell Transplants: Life-Saving Procedures for Severe Diseases

A blood stem cell transplant is a medical procedure used to treat individuals with potentially life-threatening diseases. Experts technically call this type of transplant a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). You might also encounter it under the names: What are Blood or Hematopoietic Stem Cells? Blood stem cells are special cells that allow our body […]