Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program
Outpatients
UNC North Peter and Paula Fasseus Cancer Clinic
3838 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
Map & Directions to UMC North
(520) 694-9041 - Adult and Pediatric Program Information
(800) 831-9205
Inpatients
University Medical Center
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
Map & Directions to UMC
(520) 694-3325 - Pediatric BMT
Physician Information:
Toll free (800) 777-7552; Fax (520) 694-0230
Transplants Available at UMC
— Unrelated Allogeneic Blood and Marrow Transplantation
— Related Allogeneic Blood and Marrow Transplantation
— Unrelated or Related Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants
— Autologous Bone Marrow or Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants
In the past three decades, blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) has become an effective, life-saving procedure for a number of malignant and non-malignant diseases. University Medical Center's BMT program, the first of its kind in the Southwest, offers hope to many patients whose cancers are otherwise incurable. BMT allows for the safe use of high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy in patients whose tumors have developed resistance to standard doses of cheomotherapy and radiation.
UMC's BMT Program was developed in conjuction with The University of Arizona College of Medicine and the Arizona Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center. UMC's BMT program is one of the first 25 in the U.S. to receive the highest accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
UMC's full-service program offers the opportunity to have any type of transplant (allogeneic, autologous, and syngeneic) with related and unrelated donor sources to include bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell, and cord blood donors. The program is Southwest Arizona’s only dedicated inpatient BMT unit for both adults and pediatrics.
Foundation for the Accredition of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
UMC’s BMT Program is fully accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for allogeneic and autologous bone marrow and peripheral blood progenitor cell transplantation, including cell collection and laboratory processing.
This accreditation process is a voluntary comprehensive standard-setting, inspection, and accreditation program that encompasses all phases of hematopoietic collection, processing and transplant. FACT is a nonprofit corporation developed by the International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) and the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) for the purposes of self-assessment and accreditation in the field of hematopoietic cell therapy. The major objective of this accreditation process is to promote quality medical and laboratory practice in hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation.
The National Marrow Donor Program
In August 1993, UMC became fully accredited by the The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), a non-profit organization that facilitates unrelated marrow and blood stem-cell transplants for patients with life-threatening diseases who do not have a matching donors in their families. NMDP performs matched unrelated allogeneic blood and marrow transplantation.
UMC is also a fully accredited marrow collection center for the NMDP—the only organization that offers a single point of access for all sources of stem cells used in transplantation: marrow, peripheral blood and umbilical cord blood. This organization’s mission is to extend and improve life through innovative stem cell therapies.
University Medical Center is Arizona's first Magnet Hospital. This prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognizes UMC's commitment to the highest standards of nursing excellence. UMC's 1-to-4 nurse to patient ratio means nurses can spendmore time with patients and provide them with an unparalleled level of patient care.
UMC's Transplant Team Provides Optimal Care
UMC's blood and marrow transplant team members have expertise in bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplantation, and include the attending physician, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, unit nurses, nutritionists, physical therapists, social workers and pharmacists. The staff and technology resources of clinical pathology, radiation oncology and virology provide essential services.
Individualized, Personal Care
Specialized care is given by registered nurses who have completed extensive didactic and clinical training in oncology and blood and marrow transplantation. If a patient requires critical care, the care will be provided by a registered nurse in the intensive care unit.
Because UMC recognizes the importance of family support in these stressful circumstances, BMT caregivers meet regularly with family members to discuss and evaluate patient progress and prognosis. Social workers provide extensive support to patients and their families regarding psychological and psycho-social needs, housing and financial concerns.
Patient Rooms
Private hospital rooms in the oncology unit feature HEPA air filtration systems and cardiac monitoring. Each room comes with a television, VCR/DVD and exercise cycle.
Patient Referral
Patients are evaluated for the BMT program after being referred by a physician. While the patient is undergoing treatment, a member of the transplant team will report to the referring physician on a weekly basis. We make every attempt to facilitate a smooth transition of care from the transplant team to the community physician. If you would like more information about the Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, please call the BMT office at (520) 694-2469. Please call (520) 694-2469 or (800) 831-9205, option #2, for new patient scheduling.
Research/Education
Aggressive research and ongoing educational pursuits distinguish the program and are the results of the hospital’s association with The University of Arizona College of Medicine and the Arizona Cancer Center. The program's current research includes the study of molecular mechanisms of drug resistance and the means to prevent or overcome this process in diseases such as leukemia, myelodysplasia and multiple myeloma. Other areas of research focus on the development of new drug treatments for leukemia, the biology and treatment of myelodysplasia and non-myeloblative transplants.
NMDP Donor & Cord Searches
As an NMDP transplant center our program will perform searches for matched unrelated donors and cords. Such requests can be made to our NMDP search coordinator. Preliminary search results can be returned within 24 hours for a transplant candidate if the following information is provided at the time of the request:
- Complete HLA tissue typing (Class I & Class II, preferrably by high resolution)
- Patient’s current address
- Date of birth
- Disease and stage
- Date of diagnosis/achieved remissions/current status
- Race and gender
- Physician name, address and telephone number
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