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In autologous bone marrow transplantation, stem cells are collected from the patient. Once the patient has undergone chemotherapy, the cells are replaced in the blood via an intra-venous catheter.The cells return to the bone marrow and begin producing healthy new cells. (Illustration by Argosy Inc.)

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Definition Purpose Precautions Autologous and allogeneic transplants HLA matching Peripheral blood stem cell transplants The transplant procedure Costs Preparation Aftercare Risks Normal results BOOKS PERIODICALS ORGANIZATIONS KEY TERMS

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