Bone Marrow/Stem Cell TransplantAmerican 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: Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). This is the first in a four-part series of articles on bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. To view the other articles in the series, scroll down to the bottom of the page and look under the heading, "More Information". 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. 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. 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: Understanding Cancer Series: Blood Stem Cell Transplants - 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. This tutorial explains autologous, syngeneic, and allogeneic transplants as well as tissue typing. National Marrow Donor Program - This resource provides a wealth of information for both patients and donors.
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