Over 140 Things You Need to Know about Your Autologous Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplant

Book Description Over 140 Things You Need to Know about Your Autologous Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplant was written by Mark Patton after his fifth transplant. He has had two bone marrow transplants (BMTs) and three peripheral blood stem cell transplants (PBSCTs) since he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1991. Mark now claims the tongue-in-cheek title of The World s Most Transplanted Person. Mark s wife was tested as a platelet donor shortly after he was diagnosed. Unbelievably, her tests revealed she had chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a blood cancer. Mark and Mary Grace published "Over 140 Things" to help patients who are going to have a transplant or who are thinking about having a transplant understand the risks and rewards of these procedures. The tips provide practical, real-world advice to make each day of the patient s treatment and recovery as pleasant and problem-free as possible. Listed below are the chapters in the book: 1. Determining If You Are a Transplant Candidate 2. Background Information on Transplants 3. Deciding the Treatment That s Best for You 4. Selecting a Transplant Center 5. Preparing for Your Transplant 6. Doing Your Transplant 7. Recovering from Your Chemotherapy and/or Radiation 8. Dealing with Hair Loss 9. The Input/Output Game 10. Taking Care of Your Healthcare Providers 11. Caring for Your Caregiver 12. Keeping in Touch with Family and Friends 13. Being Discharged from the Hospital 14. Complementary and Alternative Medicine 15. Freebies for Transplantees 16. Transplant Resource Directory The book has been recognized as a valuable resource by the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, The Bone Marrow Foundation, Cancer Survivors Network, Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups, International Myeloma Foundation, Gilda s Club, Cancer Federation, The National Children s Cancer Society, and many, many more organizations. Did you know? - The first syngeneic transplant (using an identical twin donor) was performed in 1956 - The first transplant using a related donor (sister) was done in 1968 - The first BMT using an unrelated donor took place in 1973 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering - Autologous transplants (patients use their own bone marrow) started in the early 1970s - Today, there are more than 50,000 transplants performed every year - BMT s and PBSCTs have been used to treat more than 70 diseases A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to The Bone Marrow Foundation to help patients who need financial assistance with their transplants.

Excellent job! I would recommend this to all my patients. "I was really impressed by your work and your willingness to help others from what you ve been through. You are making a big difference through your positive efforts." --Dr. Brian Abbott, Medical Director of Hematology, Big Sky Oncology and Sletten Cancer Institute

Mark Patton, The World s Most Transplanted Person, has written a very informative and helpful book for people facing an autologous bone marrow or stem cell transplant." ""Over 140 Things" includes a demystifying description of the procedures, what to expect, how to prepare, what caregivers and loved ones can do to help and much more. The book comes highly recommended by Cancerfacts.com s clinical specialists. --Cancerfacts.com and NexCura

"Excellent perspective on the transplant process, . . . with a down to earth focus from the patient s point of view. Thank you on behalf of all transplant patients." --Kathy Heptinstall, RN, BSN - The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc.