Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation; the current renaissance. (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Copelan, Edward A.; Chojecki, Aleksander; Lazarus, Hillard M.; Avalos, Belinda R.
• Is Part Of: Blood reviews. Volume 34(2019)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 44
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation -- Conditioning -- Graft-versus-host disease -- Relapse; Hematology -- Periodicals; Hematology -- Periodicals; Hématologie -- Périodiques; Hematology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.15
• DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2018.11.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-960X

Abstract

Abstract: Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) provides the best chance for cure for many patients with malignant and nonmalignant hematologic disorders. Recent advances in selecting candidates and determining risk, procedure safety, utilization in older patients, use of alternative donors, and new or novel application of anti-cancer, immunosuppressive and antimicrobial agents have improved outcomes and expanded the role of HCT in hematologic disorders. Relapse remains the predominant cause of failure but enlightened use of new targeted and immunotherapeutic agents in combination with HCT promises to reduce relapse and further improve HCT outcomes.