Items related to Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Synopsis
Describes in lay language, what is involved in preparing for, undergoing and surviving a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant. A helpful handbook for patients and family members facing this medical procedure. Referred to by many survivors as their "bible".
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Susan K. Stewart underwent a bone marrow transplant in 1989 after learning she had leukemia. At the time, there were no books written in lay language that described the procedure and its side effects. She wrote Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients to fill that gap. Ms. Stewart is now Executive Director of BMT InfoNet - an international support organization for bone marrow, blood stem cell and cord blood transplant patients and their families. Married and the mother of one child, she lives in Illinois.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Dear Friend, In 1988, after being diagnosed with leukemia, my doctor recommended a bone marrow transplant. I'd never before heard of a bone marrow transplant, and hadn't a clue as to what bone marrow is or why it's important.
I was confused and overwhelmed. All the medical terms used to describe a BMT were new to me, and often I was so lost I couldn't even figure out the right questions to ask! After recovering from my BMT, I met several BMT survivors and learned my experience was not unique.
This book is written BY patients FOR patients with the help of several doctors and nurses. It's designed to translate some of the medical information you'll receive before, during and after your bone marrow transplant into plain English.
There's no getting around it - bone marrow transplantation is a big, confusing subject. There's lots of information to absorb in this book. Take it at your own pace.
If you're only ready for the basics, start with Chapters One and Six. Then use the table of contents and index to find answers to the questions that are bothering you most.
When you're ready, read the other chapters for a more in-depth explanation of the different kinds of transplants, complications that can arise, and how other patients have coped with the experience.
I know how difficult it is to make the decision to have a bone marrow transplant, undergo the treatment and get back to a normal life. I hope this book helps make your experience a little easier.
Susan K. Stewart Editor, Blood & Marrow Transplant Newsletter
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBMT Newsletter
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0964735202
- ISBN 13 9780964735200
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages157
Search results for Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants a Book
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00073203157
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # S12O-00418
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.56. Seller Inventory # G0964735202I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.56. Seller Inventory # G0964735202I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants : A Book of Basics for Patients
Published by
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network, 1995
ISBN 10: 0964735202
ISBN 13: 9780964735200
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 46831876-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_301761860
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_420482812
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients Susan K Stewart
Seller: RUSH HOUR BUSINESS, Worcester, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 1 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pages are clean with no markings. Seller Inventory # ENO-0117-09-09-2023
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants
Seller: Robinson Street Books, IOBA, Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperbac. Condition: Used: Very good. Prompt Shipment, in Boxes, Tracking First Editions are First Printings. . Popular Medicine & Health: VERY Good or better trade paperback. Seller Inventory # Ware766JW021
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients
Seller: Robinson Street Books, IOBA, Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, in Boxes, Tracking First Editions are First Printings. . Very good. Few creases. *. Seller Inventory # ware66kr3868
Quantity: 1 available