MUSC is a pioneer in blood and bone marrow transplants, and our Transplant Center is the definitive source of hope for many South Carolinians battling cancer and other diseases. Here, patients do not have to wait for a blood or marrow transplant. We specialize in quick access and immediate treatment. Our experience and innovation with adult and pediatric blood and marrow transplants have resulted in outcomes that are among the best in the country. Some of our landmark achievements include: - We performed South Carolina’s first bone marrow transplant in 1987, and launched the state’s first blood and marrow transplant program.
- Currently, we have the state’s largest and most comprehensive blood and marrow transplant program, treating hundreds of patients each year.
- We are the designated blood and marrow transplant center for South Carolina’s Medicaid program.
- We are a National Marrow Donor Program collection and transplant center.
- We have the state’s only approved unrelated donor program.
- We have the state’s only approved umbilical cord blood transplant program.
- Our program is the only one performing pediatric blood and marrow transplants.
- We are certified by, approved by or associated with all agencies and registries that distinguish respected transplant programs, including the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT).
In a caring environment, we create an individualized treatment plan that is unique to each patient’s needs. We also provide opportunities for patients to participate in clinical trials, including several for the prevention and treatment of graft versus host disease (GVHD). Our Blood and Marrow Transplant program provides curative therapy for a broad range of illnesses, including: | |
