BMT Patient Education

Understanding blood & marrow transplants

Comprensión de sangre amp; Trasplantes de médula ósea

Trasplante de sangre y médula ósea 101: Mire este vídeo animado para comprender el proceso de un trasplante de sangre y médula ósea o célula madre. Como miembro de Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network, nuestro programa tiene acceso a un número de recursos de calidad, infraestructura, capacitación e investigación.

Frequently asked questions

As you’re considering or preparing for a blood or marrow transplant (BMT), you may have a lot of questions. These videos produced and provided by Be The Match®, can help you understand what to expect before, during and after a blood or marrow transplant (BMT). Remember each person has their own experience with transplant and no two patients follow the exact same path. Your path will depend on many factors including type of transplant, your overall health and your disease status. Your transplant team will support you throughout the entire process.

Where do cells for a transplant come from?

Bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC), and cord blood provide different sources of cells for transplantation.

What is HLA matching?

Why a good Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) match is critical.

What is engraftment?

Engraftment of donated cells is an important recovery milestone.

What is GVHD?

Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) is a common side effect of an allogeneic transplant.

What is Be The Match®?

Be The Match®, a Sarah Cannon partner, has a team dedicated to supporting patients, caregivers, family members and friends, before, during and after a transplant. They offer confidential one-on-one support, financial guidance and free educational resources.
Learn how to prepare for transplant.