Transforming Growth Factor β as a Predictor of Liver and Lung Fibrosis after Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation for Advanced Breast Cancer

Abstract

The plasma TGF beta concentration measured after induction chemotherapy but before high-dose chemotherapy and autologous bone marrow transplantation strongly correlates with the risk of hepatic veno-occlusive disease and idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis after these treatments.