August Article

http://sz0162.ev.mail.comcast.net/service/home/~/2009612478.pdf?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=322620&part=2
The above link was provided by Lori Short, Stem Cell Transplant
Coordinator at MRMC.  Questions were provided by Terry Peters, Care Manager for  Dr. Gershenhorn's team in the Return Patient Clinic.

This article does a great job of explaining Stem Cell Transplants.  After reading it, I am sure you will agree that our Stem Cell Nurses deserve much admiration for the skill and knowledge needed to care for this special population at our facility

All answers need to be received no later than Friday, August 26th.


1)  List and describe different types of hematopoietic  stem cell transplants.




2)  What is GVHD,(Graft Versus Host Disease)?



3)  Describe the mobilization and collection process of hematopoietic
     stem cell.




4)  Define engraftment.



5)  Describe the importance of the nurse's role in education of the patient
     and family.