Hematopoetic stem cell transplantation for solid tumors in Europe

Gratwohl, A; Baldomero, H; Demirer, TANER; Rosti, G; Dini, G; Ladenstein, R; Urbano-Ispizua, A

doi:10.1093/annonc/mdh142

Hematopoetic stem cell transplantation for solid tumors in Europe

Gratwohl A., Baldomero H., Demirer T., Rosti G., Dini G., Ladenstein R., ...More

ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY, vol.15, no.4, pp.653-660, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 15 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2004
Doi Number: 10.1093/annonc/mdh142
Journal Name: ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.653-660
Keywords: donor type, Europe, hematopoetic stem cell transplants, solid tumors, transplant rates, HIGH-DOSE CHEMOTHERAPY, BONE-MARROW-TRANSPLANTATION, RISK BREAST-CANCER, RANDOMIZED-TRIAL, RESCUE, THERAPY, EBMT
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Hematopoetic stem cell transplants (HSCT) are discussed as treatment options for patients with solid tumors. Transplant numbers have changed substantially over the last decade, few controlled studies are available and different opinions prevail. Objective information on current practice is needed.