Key Features100 Questions & Answers About Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Ewa Carrier, MD, MHS, Gracy Ledingham ▪ Concise, easy-to-read paperback book. ▪ The question and answer format mimics an actual physician consultation. ▪ Provides both the patient’s and physician’s perspective on bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. ▪ Written by an expert author team with extensive experience ▪ Provides practical answers to questions about treatment options, quality of life, care giving, sources of support, and much more.
Table of Contents Part 1. The BasicsQuestions 1-16 cover the background topics in bone marrow transplants, including: ▪ What is bone marrow? Why might someone need a bone marrow transplant? ▪ What is the difference between BMT and SCT? ▪ How long after the diagnosis should the transplant take place?Part 2. Before the Transplant: Logistics and Work-UpQuestions 17-39 discuss all that comes before a transplant, including: ▪ How do I find a doctor who is right for me? ▪ What is involved in the pre-transplant evaluation? ▪ Am I going to go broke?Part 3. Caring for Your Body and MindQuestions 40-66 explore the emotional and physical challenges you may encounter while preparing for your BMT: ▪ How do I find the time to manage my treatment? ▪ What can I do to improve my chances of survival? ▪ Will I be different after my transplant?Part 4. The BMT ProcedureQuestions 67-85 discuss what happens during the transplant itself: ▪ What is the BMT conditioning regimen? ▪ What is total body irradiation (TBI)? ▪ What happens during the transplant procedure itself? ▪ What is engraftment, and when does it occur?Part 5. Post TransplantQuestions 86-100 provide tips on caring for yourself after your discharge from the hospital: ▪ Will my contacts with other people be restricted after the transplant? ▪ Do I need to make any nutritional adjustments post transplant?Appendix- A list of web sites, organizations, and literature to help bone marrow transplant patients and their families find additional resources on general and specific topics related to BMT.