The goal of a bone marrow transplant is to cure some types of cancer and diseases. The kind of transplant you have depends on who donates the marrow. The idea of a BMT can be frightening. The advances in the BMT procedure during the past decade, including the increased understanding and acceptance of this life-saving process, have been striking. Please visit our scrapbook, a celebration of stories filled with strength and hope.
Doctors caution against using the term miracle in connection with bone marrow transplantation.
It is a medical procedure involving a substantial risk. It comes with no guarantee. Still, despite all the remarkable strides, the idea of a bone marrow transplant is overwhelming and understandably scary. A BMT is recommended only to patients with serious conditions, and it alters life drastically. We hope this Web site will help patients and families of those considering BMTs.