Pediatric blood cell transplantation.
OBJECTIVE
To provide a review of the use of blood cell transplantation (BCT) in pediatric patients, the psychological and developmental issues related to BCT, and guidelines for supportive care.


METHODS
Review articles, research studies, and book chapters pertaining to BCT in children with cancer.


CONCLUSIONS
BCT is a safe and reliable source of support after myeloablative regimens for children with disseminated disease, relapse or failure after chemotherapy, or children with high-risk features at diagnosis.


CONCLUSIONS
The pediatric oncology nurse is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in providing long-term care for children undergoing BCT. Astute clinical monitoring, supportive care, and management of complications is of utmost importance to recovery.
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Children's Hospital of Orange County, CA, USA.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents