Diseases Treated By Stem Cells
A variety of diseases and disorders are treated with stem cell transplants including:
• Specific forms of cancer:
º Leukemias
º Lymphomas
º Myeloma
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Bone marrow deficiency diseases caused by abnormal red blood cell production, such as thalassemia or sickle cell disease
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Aplastic Anemia which is the lack of normal blood cell production
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Immune system disorders (immunodeficiencies)
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Metabolic Disorders
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