Stem cell transplant program

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Why choose us for your child's transplant?

Volume and expertise

Since 1992, our Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program has performed over 900 stem cell transplants, making it one of the nation's largest pediatric programs.
Our program has pioneered the use of reduced intensity and reduced toxicity transplants, and the use of peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) in pediatric patients.
To give your child the most family-focused, comprehensive care, our team approach to care includes six nationally recognized physicians, five advanced practice nurses and multiple support staff.
Our nurses provide exceptional care. In addition, all nurses who administer chemotherapy have completed the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Program.
We have access to rapid diagnostics, chimerism studies, and viral diagnostics, meaning that results will be available quickly and we can act efficiently to deliver the best possible care to your child.
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High resolution HLA typing is done on site.
We offer several comprehensive, multi-disciplinary specialty clinics, including chronic graft vs. host disease, immune deficiency, long term follow-up and bone marrow failure.

Research

Our physicians are internationally recognized in cutting-edge clinical research, including reduced intensity transplantation and graft-versus-host disease.
Our physicians are leaders in national organizations such as the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium and Children's Oncology Group.

Accreditation and recognition

As the first freestanding pediatric program to earn accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy, the program is recognized for its quality, outcomes, multidisciplinary approach to care, research and laboratory expertise.
Accredited by the National Marrow Donor Program and providing data to the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research, Children's Memorial also offers one of the nation's largest pediatric outpatient programs.

Support

We understand undergoing a stem cell transplant can be very intense for the entire family. To help you and your child navigate the process, we offer multiple family services, including social work.
Kohl's House is our home away from home for transplant patients and their families.

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To learn more, e-mail us at SiragusaTransplantWeb@childrensmemorial.org

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