The
BMT Data Book is an essential guide to the data, outcome studies and
complex decision-making processes involved in blood and marrow stem cell
transplantation. Organized according to types of diseases and
procedures, it contains more than hundred tables, figures and algorithms
that reflect up-to-date research and give guidance on the choices
between stem cell versus bone marrow transplantation, autologous versus
allogeneic transplantation, and conventional versus experimental
treatments. This new edition summarizes research of the last 5 years and
gives mature data for all established indications, such as acute
myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's
lymphomas. In addition, controversies and new indications - like renal
cell cancer and autoimmune disorders - are discussed plus new drugs and
therapies, new stem cell sources (cord blood), new transplant protocols
(reduced-intensity conditioning), and a guide to electronic databases.