American Cancer Society: Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Learn the basics and read the transplant process at this site.

The Bone Marrow Foundation - The mission of The Bone Marrow Foundation is to improve the quality of life for bone marrow and stem cell transplant patients and their families by providing financial aid, education and emotional support.

BMT InfoNet - Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network is a not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of persons facing a bone marrow, blood stem cell or umbilical cord blood transplant. Here you will find support services, a drug database and more.

Cancer.Net: Understanding Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Gift of Life - Gift of Life is an international public bone marrow and blood stem cell registry. Information will be found at this site for both donors and patients.

Macmillan Cancer Support: Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplants - This UK based organization helps with all the things that people affected by cancer want and need. The basics on transplants and their side effects can be found here.

MedlinePlus: Bone Marrow Transplantation - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.Also in Spanish.

MedlinePlus: Stem Cells - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.Also in Spanish.

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLINK) - The mission of the nbmtLINK is to help patients, as well as their caregivers, families and the health care community meet the many challenges of stem cell transplant by providing vital information and support services.

National Cancer Institute: Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation -The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. This informative fact sheet is in question and answer format.

National Cancer Institute: Dictionary of Cancer Terms, Stem Cell transplant - The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. This link provides basic information on what a stem cell transplant is and provides several images to aid understanding of the process.

National Marrow Donor Program - This resource (Be The Match) provides a wealth of information for both patients and donors.Click here for translated materials on marrow donation.

Interactive Tutorials / Videos

Mayo Clinic - Bone Marrow Transplants - This video offers general information on bone marrow transplantation.

The New Normal - An Emmy-award winning film in eight parts. Features survivors stories and the transplant process.

November 2018

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