Transplant A Companion Guide For Breast Cancer Patients Introduction and Overview Volumes have been written about the treatment of breast cancer. The amount of information could fill a library.
Breast cancer is the number one diagnosis for which stem cell transplant is performed today.
Due to the dramatic increase in the number of breast cancer patients having this procedure, a patient-friendly booklet had to be written. Currently, only a limited number of the 180,000 women diagnosed yearly with breast cancer will need to consider the option of a stem cell transplant. If your physician or medical team has suggested a stem cell transplant to you or someone you know, this booklet will be a valuable resource and companion. As a patient, you want to learn as much as possible in order to make the best treatment decision. The purpose of this booklet is first and foremost to educate .