Results of single and double autografts for high-risk neuroblastoma patients

Bone Marrow Transplant. 1996 Jun;17(6):957-62.

Abstract

Although intensive therapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation (ABMT) has improved the outcome of advanced neuroblastoma, nearly half the patients with this disease still relapse after a single ABMT. In our previous study, 10 of 22 patients relapsed within 16 months post-transplantation. Predictive risk-factors for relapse were the presence of bone lesions at diagnosis, and a minor response or progressive disease at transplantation. In order to improve the outcome of these high-risk patients, we tested the feasibility of double autografts. To date, eight patients have been treated, and no treatment-related deaths were observed. Six remain in CR or with stable disease for 6 to 29 months. Although more cases and longer observation are needed to draw conclusions, these results are encouraging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Neuroblastoma / therapy*
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Whole-Body Irradiation

Substances

  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor