Stem cell transplant

Source: Ewing Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: February 28, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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High doses of chemotherapy are given to kill cancer cells. These treatments destroy healthy cells, including blood-forming cells. Stem cell transplant is a treatment to replace the blood-forming cells. Stem cells (immature blood cells) are removed from the child's blood or bone marrow and are frozen and stored. After the child completes chemotherapy, the stored stem cells are thawed and given back to the child through an infusion. These reinfused stem cells grow into (and restore) the body's blood cells. Stem cell transplant is used to treat localized and recurrent Ewing sarcoma.

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