Bone marrow is a spongy tissue found inside bones. The bone marrow in the breast bone, skull, hips, ribs, and spine contain stem cells which produce the body’s blood cells. These blood cells include:White blood cells which fight disease and infectionRed blood cells which carry oxygenPlatelets which enable the blood to clotBone marrow transplant is an accepted treatment for patients diagnosed with leukemia, certain immune system and genetic disorders.For a list of conditions/diseases for which bone marrow or cord blood transplantation is an acceptable treatment modality, please contact us.