They had severe separation anxiety. We don't have that anymore because they're independent of us throughout the whole thing, and they're so well-educated about how to assess problems and what to do about them. They're also secure in the fact that they can always reach us if they have problems when they go home. MUSC's bone marrow program is recognized nationally by other hospitals and recently won the highest award given by the Trident Area Community of Excellence. But the most important indicators are the patients who have benefitted from the program.
Survival rates are at or better than the national average.
Meanwhile, the world of bone marrow transplant continues to evolve. Soon, marrow transplants will be used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and scleroderma.