Preparation for Marrow Transplantation

Abstract

This section deals with the mechanics of preparing for marrow transplantation. Some patients will be evaluated by the Transplant Team before the results of tests that indicate eligibility for transplantation are available, while other patients will arrive at the Transplant Center with all test results known, and having been fully informed of the procedure. In any case, it is necessary to discuss with the patient the important aspects of transplantation shortly before the conditioning regimen begins. An overall schema of this procedure is offered in Table 4. (Since most transplants are from normal donors, this approach is emphasized. However, the use and indeed desirability of autologous marrow transplantation is discussed below.)