When treating patients who may be eligible for hematopoietic cell transplant, you can find links here to:
- Practical guidelines describing when and how to refer a patient for transplant consultation
- Information on searching for an unrelated marrow donor or umbilical cord blood unit
- Evidence-based research
On this page:
Transplant Indications and Improvements
Timing for Transplant Referral
Searching for an Unrelated Marrow Donor or Cord Blood Unit
Physician Medical Education Programs and Materials
Transplant Indications and Improvements
Timing for Transplant Referral
Searching for an Unrelated Marrow Donor or Cord Blood Unit
Physician Medical Education Programs and Materials
Transplant Indications and Improvements
Over the last decade, hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT, also known as BMT) has become a standard of care for some diseases and a newer treatment option for others. Research and resulting studies have led to expanded patient selection, more precise HLA matching between donor and patient, and more preventive strategies and improved management of complications during patient recovery and survivorship.
Timing for Transplant Referral
To clarify when a patient may need a transplant, guidelines were developed jointly by the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP) and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT). These guidelines are based upon current clinical practice and the medical literature.
Searching for an Unrelated Marrow Donor or Cord Blood Unit
If an unrelated hematopoietic cell transplant is a treatment option for a patient, any physician may request a free preliminary search of the registry. The registry of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, also called the Be The Match Registry®, is a listing of potential marrow donors and donated cord blood units. The registry is operated under Federal contracts by the NMDP. A preliminary search lists potentially matched marrow donors or cord blood units at a single moment in time. It does not begin contact with, or request additional testing of, a potential marrow donor or cord blood unit. A preliminary search can be done early, while developing a treatment plan or initiating other treatment.
You can also immediately see how many potential donors and cord blood units your patient may match on the registry using the MatchView® resource.
- Learn about the search process: Searching for an Unrelated Marrow Donor or Cord Blood Unit
- Begin a preliminary search: Preliminary Search Request Form
- Use MatchView: View Potential Matches for Your Patient's HLA Type
Physician Medical Education Programs and Materials
A variety of medical education opportunities on the current state of the art in hematopoietic cell transplantation are available.
- Clinical Guidelines for Transplant Consultation and Post-transplant Care —View or order guidelines developed by the NMDP in consultation with several leading transplant organizations.
- Medical Professional Education Programs & Conferences —Find online, audio and CD programs as well as conferences for hematologists and oncologists.
- Print and Audio Materials —Request medical education resource booklets (such as A Medical Professional's Guide to Unrelated Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation) or CDs.
- Selected Online Resources—View the latest research in hematopoietic cell transplantation and frequently requested information.
