Overview
Lifesaving Vision
If your child or teenager's condition requires a bone-marrow transplant, you should know that the Fred Hutchinson Transplant program at SCCA was ranked first in outcomes in a four-year study by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) that measured one-year survival rates of patients among 122 transplant centers in the United States. The Hutchinson Center pioneered the use of bone-marrow transplants as a treatment for blood diseases over 40 years ago. Since then thousands of patients with leukemia have come from around the world to receive bone-marrow transplants at SCCA. Bone-marrow transplants have transformed leukemia and related cancers, once thought incurable, into highly treatable diseases with survival rates as high as 80 percent.
You may also want to read about our Pediatric Bone-Marrow Transplant Success Rates.
During the treatment period for bone-marrow transplantation, your child's treatment will take place at Seattle Children's by a highly trained and knowledgeable medical team that understands the application of research-based therapies and the care needed for pediatric patients undergoing bone-marrow transplantation.
Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Facts
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), how it is diagnosed, and how its stages are determined.The Transplant Process
Bone-marrow (hematopoietic stem-cell) transplantation is a complex treatment. Information here will give you a brief introduction to the steps involved with this life-saving treatment.Our Expertise
SCCA is a comprehensive treatment center that provides the latest therapies with compassionate support. Our renowned specialists from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's are working together to improve quality of life and conquer disease with state-of-the-art treatments like bone-marrow transplantation.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and faculty from UW Medicine and Seattle Children's. They are the best of the best who work as a team to care for children having a Bone-Marrow Transplant.What to Expect
Receiving a diagnosis that requires a bone-marrow transplant leads to many questions. SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.Finding a Donor
A bone-marrow or stem cell donor will need to be identified by HLA Typing before your child comes to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for a transplant.Stem Cell Innovations
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children's, SCCA parent organizations, are working to improve treatments for childhood diseases. Here are some of the latest developments benefiting our pediatric patients who have cancer or a non-malignant immune system disorder or blood diseases.Participate in a Study
As a world-class treatment center, SCCA provides patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. The opportunity to be treated in a study means your child will receive the very latest treatment under the supervision of the most qualified and dedicated physicians.Patient Support
Because treatment with a bone-marrow transplant isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. Seattle Children's and SCCA have several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.Patient Stories
Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.Teen Zone
Information for teenagers who have cancer or other blood disorder, because the needs of teens is different than those of younger children or even adults.
Children and Clinical Studies
Learn why half of all American children with cancer take part in a study.
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