The current status of hematopoietic cell transplantation.
Hematopoietic cell transplantation is the preferred therapy for a substantial proportion of patients with life-threatening diseases of the lymphohematopoietic system. Recent advances in donor identification, disease eradication, and supportive care measures have broadened the application of transplantation and improved outcomes. This article provides a brief review of the major clinical principles of transplantation and results achieved to date.
Appelbaum
Frederick R
FR
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington 98109-1024, USA. fappelba@fhcrc.org
D000818:Animals; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000639:trends; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005544:Forecasting; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000639:trends*; D014019:Tissue Donors; D016896:Treatment Outcome