Bone Marrow Transplant and Stem Cell Transplant

Overview

A bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant, also known as a blood and marrow stem cell transplant, is a procedure that infuses healthy cells, called stem cells, into your body after you receive a course of chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy.

Your doctor may recommend a bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant if you have a certain type of cancer, such as leukemia, or a type of blood (hematological) disease, such as sickle cell anemia. The transplant may be performed using cells from your own body (autologous transplant) or from donors (allogeneic transplant).

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced transplant practices in the United States with campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. Mayo Clinic experts have performed thousands of transplants over the years — about 1,000 annually.
• Successful outcomes. Mayo Clinic is recognized as a leader in transplant outcomes. The National Marrow Donor Program and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy have accredited all three Mayo Clinic locations.
• Expertise and a team approach. A team of Mayo Clinic experts from different specialties works together to develop the best comprehensive plan of care for you. The blood and marrow transplant team evaluates you based on their extensive knowledge of your disease as well as their understanding of transplantation and other treatment options.
• Newest research and transplant options. Mayo Clinic's blood and marrow transplant program offers a number of specialized treatments and a range of clinical trials.
• Continuity of care. Mayo Clinic specialists follow you before, during and after your transplant, to ensure the best results and quality of care.

Read more about stem cell transplant.