Since then, more than 450 transplants have been performed for children at UCSF Medical Center. Today, we are a leader in special treatment options for children with certain genetic diseases, cancers, and other life-threatening illnesses. The goal of our Pediatric BMT Program is to provide the best care available in an environment that is comfortable and supportive for families and children. Our program includes comprehensive clinical, nutritional, and developmental evaluations of the child as well as psychosocial support for patients and their families. This process is critical in providing the highest standard of care in the hospital and during recovery at home.
Bone marrow is a spongy substance found in the center of the bones.
It manufactures bone marrow stem cells and other substances, which in turn produce blood cells. Platelets - help blood to clot in order to stop bleeding. White blood cells - fight infections. Lymphocytes - fight bacterial, viral and fungal infections. T cells from the donor can also attack the recipient resulting in a reaction called graft versus host disease.