Bone marrow transplant is used to treat several types of cancer and is commonly used for leukemias, lymphomas and other blood cell cancers. BMT may also be used to treat patients with solid tumors. The following pages cover:
The History of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Conditions Treated with Bone Marrow Transplant
Types of Stem Cell Transplant
Qualifications for Transplant
Preparation (Conditioning) for Transplant
About Bone Marrow Donor Cells
Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
Complications of Bone Marrow Transplant