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Blood and Marrow Transplantation Patient Resource Area
Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT) are treatments most commonly used in the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. BMT and PBSCT restore stem cells that have been destroyed by high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Resource Directory
The directory contains a comprehensive overview of the demographics of national and international blood and marrow transplant programs, including contacts. Provided by the ONS transplantation SIG.
Leukemia Society Of America: Non-Hodgkin And The Hodgkin's Lymphomas: Bone Marrow Transplantation
This page provides an overview on blood and marrow stem cell transplantation.
NCI Cancer Facts
Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Questions and Answers.
National Marrow Donor Program
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) helps people who need a life-saving marrow or blood cell transplant by connect patients, doctors, donors and researchers to resources.
ONS Books for Patients
With charming cartoon characters, colorful illustrations, and a story that describes bone marrow transplantation (BMT) from a child's point of view, Stevie's New Blood tells the story of Stevie, who is undergoing BMT in the hopes it will cure his leukemia. It helps children know what to expect--before, during, and after transplantation--through colorful pictures and simple text. Includes detailed explanations of BMT for older children and adults.