How A Stem Cell Transplant Works

How A Stem Cell Transplant Works

Stem cell transplantation is also called a bone marrow transplant. The procedure is one where the replacement of unhealthy cells that are responsible for the formation of blood is replaced with healthy equivalents. Through stem cell transplantation, doctors employ...
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation

The process of blood stem cell transplantation involves total body irradiation (TBI) and high-dose Cytoxan. The goal is to destroy the immune cells that are thought to be causing scleroderma and to supply your body with selected cells to reset your immune system....
SCOT Study

SCOT Study

What is SCOT? SCOT is a clinical research study designed for people with severe forms of scleroderma. SCOT stands for Scleroderma: Cyclophosphamide Or Transplantation. The SCOT study will compare the potential benefits of stem cell transplant and high-dose monthly...
High-Dose Monthly Cytoxan

High-Dose Monthly Cytoxan

Short-course, low-dose Cytoxan is commonly used by doctors to treat autoimmune diseases and has emerged as the current standard of care for the treatment of scleroderma. A variety of medical reports suggest that high-dose Cytoxan is beneficial in patients with severe...