Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide for Patients is the next generation of Susan K. Stewart's groundbreaking 1992 book Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients. This new 228 paage guide combines solid medical information with the voices of people who have been through a transplant.
Comprehensive and easy-to-read, Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide for Patients is a goldmine of information for people considering a transplant with donor marrow or stem cells.
The book covers a variety of topics and issues such as; History of Transplantation
Nuts and Bolts of a Transplant
Choosing a Transplant Center
Finding a Stem Cell Donor
Being a Donor
Emotional/Psychological Considerations
When Your Child Needs a Transplant
Preparative Regimen
Graft-versus-Host Disease
Infection
Liver Complications
Nutrition
Relieving Pain
Caregiving
Long Term Survivors: What Lies Ahead
Sexuality and Reproduction
Insurance and Fundraising
