Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter your blood and remove waste and extra water from your blood. Topics include: what your kidneys do, what acute kidney failure is, what peritoneal dialysis is, what hemodialysis is, and how to live with kidney disease.
This pamphlet gives information about having a stem cell transplant using stem cells from a donor. It gives information about stem cell transplants, the phases of allogeneic stem cell transplant, outpatient care, caring for yourself at home, and lifestyle changes. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are discharged after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Topics include preventing complications, medications, outpatient care, going back to work, and vaccinations. Information on safe food handling is also given. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Antibodies are proteins in your blood that protect you from disease. This pamphlet explains why our immune system makes antibodies, how they are tested for, and what to expect if you have them before surgery.
This pamphlet gives information about having a stem cell transplant using your own stem cells. It gives information about stem cell transplants, the phases of autologous stem cell transplant, outpatient care, caring for yourself at home, and lifestyle changes.
This pamphlet provides blood collection tips for children. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.
This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms that medical attention right away. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.