Stem cell transplants prevent relapses of most common childhood cancer (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Stem cell transplants prevent relapses of most common childhood cancer

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"Most of these kids have a single shot at this life-saving and paradigm-changing therapy called CAR T-cells," said UVA Health's Daniel "Trey" Lee. "We should do all we can to maximize the chance for a cure, and right now that means a transplant after CAR therapy for most."

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Dan Addison | UVA Communications

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