Blood and marrow transplant
A blood and marrow transplant is a procedure where stem cells are taken from one area of your body or from another person and placed into your bloodstream to boost cell growth. Sarah Cannon Cancer Network offers these transplants through the Transplant and Cellular Therapy program.
Stem cell transplant treatments in Austin, Texas
A blood and marrow transplant (BMT) may help you on the road to recovery.
At The Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Center at St. David's South Austin Medical Center, we provide advanced care for patients who are in need of a BMT. Our expert team works together to provide continued support every step of the way.
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Conditions we treat with BMTs
BMTs are potentially lifesaving treatments for a variety of blood disorders and cancers, including:
- Acute and chronic leukemia
- Amyloidosis
- Aplastic anemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
Services provided through our BMT program
Our full-range of BMT services includes inpatient consultations and cell therapy, designed to meet your medical needs.
Advanced stem cell transplant program
Our program offers inpatient and outpatient BMT services that provide comprehensive care and blood cancer treatments. The outpatient clinic is designed with an outside entrance with nearby parking, so you enter the clinic directly without walking through the main hospital in an immunocompromised state.
BMT-related treatments we offer include:
- Acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) management
- Allogeneic BMT
- Autologous BMT
- Immune effector cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy)
- Inpatient consultations
- Inpatient leukemia care
- Leukapheresis treatment
- Outpatient hematologic malignancies consultations and second opinions
- Photopheresis treatment
Specialized program for immunocompromised patients
We offer the "Very Immunocompromised Program" (V.I.P.), the only program in the area that focuses on promptly identifying and treating immunocompromised oncology patients arriving in the emergency room (ER). Through the program, our ER staff receives special training to recognize and accommodate your unique needs.
Our multidisciplinary teams
To guide you through your transplant process, our BMT teams are made up of a comprehensive group of transplant professionals, including:
- Blood and marrow transplant nurse coordinators
- Board-certified hematologists and oncologists fully trained in transplant processes
- Board-certified hematopathologists
- Board-certified oncology pharmacists
- Case managers
- Chaplains
- Dietitians
- Financial counselors
- Oncology-certified registered nurses
- Rehabilitation therapists
- Social workers
Our knowledgeable staff are available 24/7 to answer your questions. Physicians are available by email, pager or phone. Weekly summaries and computerized data sharing programs keep our referring physicians informed of your status and care.
Transplant nurse coordinator
Once you begin the transplant program, you receive one-on-one personal support from your dedicated transplant nurse coordinator. The coordinator will provide resources and help you prepare before and after surgery, as well as schedule evaluations, appointments and activities.
Your coordinator and transplant medical teams will work closely together through each treatment stage, ensuring you receive the highest level of care and support services.
Additional services we offer
We offer additional support services to help you successfully manage the multi-step transplant process.
Dietary services
With a transplant procedure, you may have specific dietary needs. Our medical teams consult with inpatient and outpatient dietitians to customize a healthy nutrition plan.
Financial coordination
A financial counselor provides you extensive financial guidance throughout the transplant process to ensure you are aware and prepared.
Long-term follow-up care
During your post-transplant period, our multidisciplinary teams help you manage potential long- and short-term physical and mental side effects. Your physical and emotional well-being is regularly evaluated, keeping your referring oncologist informed of complications, necessary interventions and post-transplant testing. Our teams are dedicated to helping you resume a healthy lifestyle.
Patient education
To help you and your family feel prepared for each part of your transplant journey, we offer comprehensive classes and educational resources.
To get an overview of our transplant and cellular therapies for patients needing a BMT, download our Transplant and Cellular Therapies Patient Handbook.
Psychology services
Navigating the transplant procedure can evoke many emotions. But you and your family need not face challenges alone. A compassionate social worker is here to provide emotional support at each stage of the transplant process.
Pharmacy services
Our pharmacy staff receive advanced training in oncology and transplantation. Pharmacists work closely with your healthcare teams to manage your medications during and after your transplant. Our clinical pharmacy specialists are an excellent resource regarding the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of your medications.
About Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Fighting cancer takes a team
Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer.