RT - Journal Article T1 - Out-patient stem cell transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma in Shariati Hospital JF - Blood-Journal YR - 2009 JO - Blood-Journal VO - 6 IS - 1 UR - http://bloodjournal.ir/article-1-301-en.html SP - 41 EP - 50 K1 - Multiple Myeloma K1 - Stem Cell Transplantation K1 - Apheresis AB -   Abstract  Background and Objectives Multiple myeloma (MM) is a clonal disorder of hematopoietic stem cell. We have been doing in-patient stem cell transplant (SCT) in Iran since 1991 however, this is the first time we have decided to embark on out-patient SCT.   Materials and Methods In this cohort study, the selected Multiple Myeloma patients received outpatient stem cell transplantation. They were then discharged and followed by an out-patient SCT team including a general physician, a staff nurse and a care giver during the neutropenic period. All data were collected and analyzed using ANOVA test, Caplan mayer curve and SPSS 11.5.   Results Forty four patients received in-patient or out-patient autologus SCT. The rates of median hospital stay were 28 (19-54) and 6.5 days (1-8) in in-patient and out-patient groups, respectively. Median home visit by team was 10.5 days. There were not significant differences (p LA eng UL http://bloodjournal.ir/article-1-301-en.html M3 ER -