Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Yale New Haven Children's Blood and Marrow Transplantation program offers bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell and cord blood transplants. No matter what type of transplant your child receives, the cells we use are immature cells that grow into blood cells that your child needs: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These new cells develop into your child's new immune system.

Our offerings include:

• Autologous stem cell transplants for children with Hodgkin lymphoma, neuroblastoma and other solid tumors
• Allogeneic transplants using HLA-matched sibling donors for children with leukemias, hematologic disorders, blood and marrow failure disorders, metabolic diseases and immunodeficiencies
• Allogeneic transplants with unrelated or partially matched related donors for children who do not have a matched sibling donor
• Cord blood transplants using the umbilical cord blood of a sibling or unrelated donors

The Blood and Marrow Transplantation team is composed of specially trained physicians and nurse practitioners prepared to care for the unique needs of patients undergoing transplantation. Our support services include a transplant coordinator, social worker, care coordinator, nutritionist, pharmacist, child life specialist, radiation oncologists, psychiatrist, physical therapist, spiritual care provider and music and art therapists.

The Children's Transplantation Unit is staffed by a team of specially trained nurses. The unit has HEPA-filtered patient rooms and a separate playroom with positive air pressure to keep our patients safe. Focused on the needs of families, the 4-bed unit features patient rooms with beautiful views and comfortable space for caregivers to stay overnight. They are equipped with innovative technology to accommodate the needs of patients and their families.