AUTOLOGOUS TRANSPLANT
Goal:
Bone marrow specimen free from malignant cells
Marrow treated with anti-leukemic monoclonal antibodies or cytotoxic drugs to destroy residual malignant cells
Marrow collected when patient is in remission
To destroy all malignant cells
Specimen:
Specimen treatment:
Patient preparation for implant:
Total body irradiation
High doses of cyclophosphamide