Clinical And Economic Impact Of Upfront Plerixafor In Autologous Transplantation

Peripheral blood stem cells are now considered the standard source of stem cells for autologous stem cell transplants. Unfortunately, there is still a 20-30% chance that inadequate numbers of stem cells will be collected, resulting in prolonged recovery of cell counts after transplantation and increased transfusion dependence. There is also a significant economic burden associated with remobilization and a risk that delays in collecting sufficient numbers of stem cells can result in an increased chance of disease recurrence prior to transplantation.