Blood & Marrow Transplantation Program and Clinic
Blood and marrow transplantation is a treatment modality which uses bone marrow stem cells, harvested from the patient, to regenerate blood and other tissues which have been damaged by the disease or as side effects of other treatment.
First, the marrow stem cells are “lured” from the marrow by a series of special solutions added to the bloodstream. The cells are then separated from the blood using selective filtering techniques. Following a high-dose radiation or chemotherapy treatment, these same cells are reintroduced into the bloodstream and subsequently recolonize into the bone marrow where they begin the regeneration of blood and other cells.
Bone marrow transplantation, in conjunction with other treatments, is already established as a viable treatment for diseases such as leukemia, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, breast cancer and aplastic anemia.
In cooperation with other research and clinical programs at the Brown Cancer Center, the physicians and researchers in the Blood and Marrow Transplantation program have developed clinical trials for a variety of diseases. Patients with life-threatening conditions like leukemia, autoimmune disorders, red blood cell diseases, and enzyme deficiencies will likely be the first to benefit from this research.
Specialized Patient Facility
The Brown Cancer Center Blood and Marrow Transplant Group maintains a 19-bed specialty care unit at University Hospital. Each patient room is equipped with a sleeping area for family members, plus complete monitoring systems that allow staff to continually check each patient’s heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. For extended stays, patients and their families can take advantage of a separate family room, complete with a kitchen, television and washer/dryer. A HEPA-filtered air handling system and special flooring reduces dust and protect patients who are in isolation.
Bone Marrow Donation
When a patient does not have a family member that is an adequate match for transplant, the physicians and staff turn to the Brown Cancer Center’s National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) for assistance. The NMDP registers individuals ages 18 to 60 as potential donors on the national registry. Donors must also meet other medical guidelines.
For more information about joining the registry or organizing a donor drive, please visit the National Marrow Donor Program website or call 1-800-marrow2.
Blood & Marrow Transplantation Program and Clinic
Blood and marrow transplantation is a treatment modality which uses bone marrow stem cells, harvested from the patient, to regenerate blood and other tissues which have been damaged by the disease or as side effects of other treatment.
First, the marrow stem cells are “lured” from the marrow by a series of special solutions added to the bloodstream. The cells are then separated from the blood using selective filtering techniques. Following a high-dose radiation or chemotherapy treatment, these same cells are reintroduced into the bloodstream and subsequently recolonize into the bone marrow where they begin the regeneration of blood and other cells.
Bone marrow transplantation, in conjunction with other treatments, is already established as a viable treatment for diseases such as leukemia, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, breast cancer and aplastic anemia.
In cooperation with other research and clinical programs at the Brown Cancer Center, the physicians and researchers in the Blood and Marrow Transplantation program have developed clinical trials for a variety of diseases. Patients with life-threatening conditions like leukemia, autoimmune disorders, red blood cell diseases, and enzyme deficiencies will likely be the first to benefit from this research.
Specialized Patient Facility
The Brown Cancer Center Blood and Marrow Transplant Group maintains a 19-bed specialty care unit at University Hospital. Each patient room is equipped with a sleeping area for family members, plus complete monitoring systems that allow staff to continually check each patient’s heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. For extended stays, patients and their families can take advantage of a separate family room, complete with a kitchen, television and washer/dryer. A HEPA-filtered air handling system and special flooring reduces dust and protect patients who are in isolation.
Bone Marrow Donation
When a patient does not have a family member that is an adequate match for transplant, the physicians and staff turn to the Brown Cancer Center’s National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) for assistance. The NMDP registers individuals ages 18 to 60 as potential donors on the national registry. Donors must also meet other medical guidelines.
For more information about joining the registry or organizing a donor drive, please visit the National Marrow Donor Program website or call 1-800-marrow2.