Bone Marrow And Blood Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide For Patients

by Susan Stewart

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell A Guide for Patients is the next generation of Susan K. Stewart's groundbreaking 1992 book Bone Marrow A Book of Basics for Patients. This new 228 paage guide combines solid medical information with the voices of people who have been through a transplant. Comprehensive and easy-to-read, Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell A Guide for Patients is a goldmine of information for people considering a transplant with donor marrow or stem cells. The book covers a variety of topics and issues such as; History of Transplantation Nuts and Bolts of a Transplant
Choosing a Transplant Center
Finding a Stem Cell Donor
Being a Donor
Emotional/Psychological Considerations
When Your Child Needs a Transplant
Preparative Regimen
Graft-versus-Host Disease
Infection
Liver Complications
Nutrition
Relieving Pain
Caregiving
Long Term What Lies Ahead
Sexuality and Reproduction
Insurance and Fundraising

210 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2002

Reviews

[Serena N · Rating 3 out of 5]

Someone please write an updated guide. I donated in 2018 at Dana Farber. Highly recommend everyone register to become a donor, but donors also need more information about pain and realistic outcomes.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information for anyone who has a family member or has to have a stem cell bone marrow transplant. The information ranges from the beginning of planning the process to the end and what you can expect once you go home. It was a good book to help us come up with question to ask the transplant team before and during the process.
It was a very handy book to have on hand to flip to as my mom has been going through this process and I’ve been on the opposite coast. I could follow along and look in the book to see what’s expected at the different stages of recovery.

[Victoria Law]

Really appreciated how accessibly Stewart presented the information on what seems to be an overwhelming process. Easy to read and comprehend with appendices that define the medical terminology.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative for what to expect for those caring for someone who will be receiving a bone marrow transplant.