Tag: Stem Cell Transplant
Recurrent Multiple Myeloma
Recurrent Multiple Myeloma: Definition and Description of Recurrent Multiple Myeloma: Recurrent Multiple Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells, which are a kind of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies. This disease is characterized by the re-emergence of symptoms after a period of remission. The cancerous plasma cells accumulate in…
GVHD
GVHD Definition and Description of GVHD Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a medical condition that occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient’s body following a transplant procedure, particularly after a stem cell or bone marrow transplant. The donor cells recognize the recipient’s tissues as foreign, leading to an immune response. There are two main types…
Graft versus Host Disease
Graft versus Host Disease Definition and Description of Graft versus Host Disease Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD) is a medical condition that occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient’s body following a transplant, such as a stem cell or organ transplant. This reaction typically occurs when the transplanted cells, known as graft, identify the…
Follicular Lymphoma
Follicular Lymphoma Definition and Description of Follicular Lymphoma Follicular Lymphoma (FL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which originates in the lymphatic system. It primarily affects the B cells, a class of white blood cells responsible for producing antibodies. FL is characterized by the presence of follicle-like structures made up of malignant lymphoid cells. The…