No More Chemo + Radiation For Kids Getting Stem Cells

FINALLY!! This novel approach represents a shift from the paradigm that intensive chemotherapy or radiotherapy is needed for donor stem-cell engraftment. New Technique Reduces Toxicity Associated With Stem Cell Transplants in Children NEW YORK — September 1, 2009 — A minimal-intensity conditioning (MIC) regimen using antibodies instead of high dose chemotherapy may reduce the short and long term [...]