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Posted by: Eric Mull, DO on Jan 22, 2024

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Infection Prevention After a Bone Marrow Transplant
A weak immune system makes a patient more vulnerable to infection and taking away medications early to boost the immune system may help prevent or treat infections, but may also raise the risk of GvHD.
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Safe Living After a Bone Marrow Transplant
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT), more commonly known as bone marrow transplantation, is a procedure for used for some patients with cancer, immune deficiencies, or other genetic diseases.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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5 Things I’ve Learned as a Cancer Survivor and Physician

Sep 29, 2020

We all have our own reasons for being in health care. For me, it’s personal. I was diagnosed with high risk B acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 11 years old. Read More

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Your Child Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant: What's Next?

Jul 23, 2020

Children requiring a bone marrow transplant are referred to a pediatric transplant center. Such centers have experience performing transplants and caring for children, adolescents and young adults after they receive a bone marrow transplant. Read More

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Is My Child at Risk for Infection After a Bone Marrow Transplant?

Jun 23, 2020

A bone marrow transplant involves taking those stem cells from a donor and putting them into a patient. The patient usually has received chemotherapy or radiation before receiving the donor stem cells. Read More

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Leukemia: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Mar 09, 2020

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and young adults ages 0-19 years old. It makes up 25% of all cancer diagnoses in this age group each year. Read More

Supporting Someone With Cancer

4 Tips for Helping a Child with a Cancer Diagnosis

Sep 23, 2019

If you know a child with a cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to understand how to support them and their family. Every child is different - learning and listening can help you be the most effective supporter during a difficult time. Read More

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: The Importance of Research to the AYA Community

Apr 03, 2019

The definition of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patient has evolved over time, but in the United States, it is defined as those diagnosed with cancer between ages 15–39 years. AYA patients are a unique population with regard to both their cancer and psychosocial needs. Read More

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Brain Tumors in Children: Common Symptoms and Advances in Treatment

Sep 04, 2018

Brain tumors can occur at any age. Diagnosing a childhood brain tumor early and accurately can save lives and reduce long-term disability.  Read More

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Celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day: A Patient's Perspective

Jun 03, 2018

The most challenging part of a cancer journey isn't always the financial burden or the effects of treatment. Sometimes, being a cancer survivor is the hardest thing to overcome. Read More