Chemotherapy and radiation before stem cell transplant for blood cancers
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a stronger chemo and radiation plan before a stem cell transplant for people with myelodysplastic syndrome (a blood disorder) or acute myeloid leukemia (a blood cancer). The goal is to help the transplant work better and reduce the chance of the disease coming back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have a match for a stem cell transplant (a brother/sister or an unrelated donor).
- Your disease is either active (not in remission) or you are in remission but still have some remaining disease that can be measured.
- Your heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver are working well enough to handle the treatment.
- You have not had a stem cell transplant before.
- You are willing to use effective birth control during the trial and for 6 months after.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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