Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation and Solid Tumors
Author Information
Author(s): J.G. McVie, O. Dalesio, I.E. Smith
Primary Institution: European Organization for Research on Treatment of Cancer
Conclusion
The book demonstrates that autologous bone marrow transplantation is a practical procedure that can help some malignancies respond to chemotherapy.
Supporting Evidence
- ABMT is shown to be a practical procedure for treating certain malignancies.
- The book provides comprehensive data on the viability of marrow progenitor cells and pharmacology.
- Clinical results and studies on animal models are included.
Takeaway
This book talks about using a special treatment called autologous bone marrow transplantation to help people with serious illnesses like cancer feel better after strong medicine.
Methodology
The book contains a collection of short papers based on a workshop discussing the use of ABMT in treating solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
Limitations
Much of the clinical data are from pilot studies, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
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