Bone Marrow Transplants - Choosing a Treatment Facility

The Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program at Emory Winship Cancer Institute is the oldest and largest program in Georgia, performing over 2700 transplants since 1978.  Our specialized faculty and staff  care for patients from consultation through transplant to comprehensive follow up with a focus on quality of life and support.

Choosing a Treatment Facility

The following is a list of questions you may want to ask about any hospital or cancer center that you are considering for your care:

• How many cancer patients does this center treat?
• Does this center specialize in my type of cancer?
• Does this center have teams of specialists in specific types of cancer who meet regularly to discuss cases (called tumor boards or conferences)?
• If so, how specialized are these teams? What types of specialists are involved in these meetings?
• What support services does this center provide?
• How will this center support my quality of life during and after treatment?
• Does the center specialize in specialized follow up care for transplant patients?
  
• Is the center designated by the National Cancer Institute?
• Is the center approved by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer?
• Is the center accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations?
• Is this center part of a Magnet hospital recognized for quality nursing care?
• What new or innovative technologies or procedures does this center offer?
• Is this center covered by my health plan?