Stofnfrumuígræðsla
Stofnfrumuígræðsla, also known as stem cell transplantation, is a medical procedure involving the infusion of stem cells into a patient's body. These stem cells can be sourced from various places, including the patient's own body (autologous transplant), a donor (allogeneic transplant), or even umbilical cord blood. The primary goal of stem cell transplantation is to restore the body's ability to produce healthy blood cells and to support the immune system.
This therapy is most commonly used to treat certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma,
Following the conditioning, the collected stem cells are infused into the patient's bloodstream. These cells then