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What Is A Stem Cell Transplant

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October 29
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A stem cell transplant (SCT) is a procedure used to treat types of blood cancer, including multiple myeloma. During SCT, aggressive cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation are used to kill old blood cells. These old hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are then replaced with new, healthy HSCs. This process allows the Show Full Answer

A stem cell transplant (SCT) is a procedure used to treat types of blood cancer, including multiple myeloma. During SCT, aggressive cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation are used to kill old blood cells. These old hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are then replaced with new, healthy HSCs. This process allows the body to rebuild its blood cells and can help fight cancer by enabling stronger treatments than would normally be possible.

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