Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Guidelines

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 474 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Complete Remission ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Hematopoetic Stem Cell ◽  
Cytogenetic Remission ◽  
Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Recent Version

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) accounts for 15% of adult leukemias. In 2007, an estimated 4500 cases will be diagnosed and 900 patients will die of the disease. The goal of CML therapy is complete remission, which typically progresses from hematologic to cytogenetic remission. These updated 2007 guidelines include changes to several treatment recommendations, including considerations for imatinib dosing, the use of interferon, and management of dasatinib toxicity. Recommendations for hematopoetic stem cell transplantation have also been updated. For the most recent version of the guidelines, please visit NCCN.org

scholarly journals Resiliency, the Lived Experience of Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Karimi Rozveh ◽  
Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi ◽  
Shahrzad Ghiyasvandian ◽  
Leila Sayadi ◽  
Mohammad Vaezi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Hematopoetic Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation

Background: Hematopoetic stem cell transplantation is considered as a standard treatment for cancer patients to stay hopeful toward treatment outcome. However, these patients experience many complications which might affect different aspects of their life. The aim of this study was to investigate the lived experience of patients after hematopoetic stem cell transplantation and introduce supportive care strategies. Materials and Methods: In this study, Van Manen’s Hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used. Eleven patients (7 males and 4 females) were chosen by targeted sampling from visitors of Shariati Hospital’s outpatient clinic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and the final data were analyzed by MAXQDA 10 software. Results: Data analysis revealed that the main theme was resiliency with two sub-themes of “not surrendering to disease” and “feeling closer to God”. Conclusion: Participants declared that transplantation was like a second chance for life and considered this opportunity as a gift from God to overcome their disease. According to our findings, spirituality aids can help patients control the disturbances following HSCT and health professionals can use constructive strategies to support patients with spiritual needs.

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