Dr. Kessinger first used the technique in 1984, and by 1992, UNMC had begun to perform more stem cell transplants than those using bone marrow. Dr. Kessinger s work with stem cell transplants was ground-breaking, Dr. Bierman said. Worldwide, she really is seen as the pioneer in this means of transplantation. The collaboration improves diagnostic and treatments methods. We have achieved much over the past 20 years, but work remains to be done, Dr. Armitage said.
Lymphoma still affects a great many people all over the world.
The disease is the enemy, and we will use our expertise to research and practice the best ways to treat and defeat it. Rowe, the 1,000th transplant recipient, was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin s lymphoma in December 1998. A professional public speaker who presents business seminars around the country for Padgett Thompson, Rowe and his wife, Chris, have been married for 24 years.