Autologous Transplant Patient Education Manual - Moores Cancer ...
Autologous Transplant Patient Education Manual - Moores Cancer ...
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INTRODUCTION<br />
Welcome to UC San Diego/Sharp BMT Program. Our goal is to provide you with an<br />
education manual that will be a resource and tool to help you and your family throughout<br />
the transplant experience. The content of this manual is designed to provide material on the<br />
transplant process, general information about medical procedures, supportive care and<br />
possible problems that might occur.<br />
The <strong>Moores</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> Center is an NCI-designated <strong>Cancer</strong> Center with a unique opportunity<br />
to provide specialized 'bench-to-bedside' personal care. An NCI or National <strong>Cancer</strong> Institute<br />
designation confirms that the <strong>Moores</strong> UCSD <strong>Cancer</strong> Center has established itself as a leader<br />
in cancer research and treatment. We are the only NCI-designated <strong>Cancer</strong> Center in San<br />
Diego. We are also one of 23 institutions that make up the National Comprehensive <strong>Cancer</strong><br />
Network (NCCN) that represent the nation’s top cancer centers – coast to coast.<br />
In addition, the Blood and Marrow <strong>Transplant</strong> Program is a joint effort between UCSD<br />
Medical Center and Sharp Healthcare. These two healthcare organizations have joined<br />
together to provide you with the latest in technology in bone marrow, stem cell and cord<br />
blood transplant services. The UCSD/Sharp Blood and Marrow <strong>Transplant</strong> Program is truly<br />
unique in San Diego County and committed to providing you with the best care and service<br />
for you and your caregivers.<br />
We suggest that you share this manual with the caregivers who are supporting you<br />
throughout your transplant. Taking time to discuss the protocols and sharing your<br />
understanding with each other helps to fully understand the treatments, their purpose and<br />
your expectations.<br />
It is important to understand that if your health condition changes at any time, your<br />
eligibility for transplant may be affected. Not all patients who are referred to our program<br />
are accepted as candidates for transplant. Our program does have a process in place to<br />
review such cases on an individual basis<br />
Thanks again for putting your trust in our team.<br />
Edward D. Ball, MD<br />
Program Director<br />
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