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Nelson Jen An Chao

Donald D. and Elizabeth G. Cooke Cancer Distinguished Research Professor
Medicine, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy
DUMC Box 3961, Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt St Suite 5000, DUMC Box 3961, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Book section · January 1, 2023 Hematopoietic cell transplantation is a procedure by which hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells are infused intravenously to restore hematopoiesis and immune function following a chemotherapy conditioning regimen, with or without radiation therapy, that ... Full text Cite

Oncology nursing care

Book section · October 28, 2021 This chapter explores the recommendations in developing oncology nursing care for a comprehensive medical center. Nursing orientation, continuing education, and competencies are required for the oncology nurse to remain successful in care delivery. Nurse-p ... Full text Cite

Administrative support

Book section · October 28, 2021 A comprehensive cancer center is supported with an administrative infrastructure that facilitates the overall planning, management, and organization in the delivery of the center's cancer care. This chapter explores the various administrative functions tha ... Full text Cite

The Role of the Transplant Program in a Nuclear Accident or Terrorism

Book section · January 1, 2016 Release of radioactivity, either intended or not, is an undeniable possibility and potentially catastrophic. Reports of nuclear proliferation in nations unfriendly to the United States and the Western world, and the poisoning of a Russian dissident with po ... Full text Cite

Pharmacologic Prevention of Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease

Book section · January 1, 2016 Early human transplants of allogeneic marrow were often complicated by graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This chapter focuses primarily on the most frequently used drugs for immunosuppression or immunomodulation for GVHD. It discusses the pathogenesis, all ... Full text Cite

Strategies to enhance hematopoietic stem cell engraftment following transplantation

Book section · February 15, 2012 This book provides concise reviews of novel developments, as well as possible future developments on CXCR4. ... Cite

Immune reconstitution

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