Stem cell transplant

Source: Wilms Tumor (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Types of treatment for Wilms tumor / Treatment options

Stem cell transplant (or stem cell rescue) is a procedure to replace the blood-forming stem cells that are destroyed when high doses of chemotherapy are given to kill cancer cells. Before high-dose chemotherapy, stem cells (immature blood cells) are removed from the blood or bone marrow of your child and are stored in a freezer. After your child completes chemotherapy, the frozen stem cells are thawed and given back to them through an infusion. These stem cells grow into new blood cells.

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