What is the greatest drawback to autologous over allogeneic stem cell transplant for leukemia?

a. Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
b. Infections
c. Bleeding
d. Malignant cells more likely to return

ANS: D
The greatest drawback of autologous versus allogeneic stem cell transplant is the possibility that malignant cells may not be fully purged from the patient.

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