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Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation are extending survival and improving quality of life for thousands of cancer patients around the nation. As one of the nation’s leaders in this vitally important medical discipline, Duke’s Adult Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Program is providing state-of-the-art care today that gives people with cancer and other serious diseases new hope — and developing novel therapeutic strategies that will make that care even better tomorrow. Philanthropic support from both foundations and individuals — in gifts both large and small — play an essential role in our work.

What your support can do

1. Biomedical research
   Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation is a rapidly changing field, one in which laboratory studies and clinical research continually yield fresh insights that hold the promise of improving every aspect of care. Yet innovative biomedical research is expensive. Individual projects can cost upwards of a million dollars, and the early, small-scale studies that could yield exciting discoveries—as well as translational research to turn them into promising new treatments—are usually not funded by federal support. To nurture the groundbreaking research that has already benefited so many people, and offers the potential to benefit thousands more, philanthropic support is essential.
   
   
2. Patient support
   Patients undergoing bone marrow or stem cell transplantation require a broad array of services to help them cope with the challenges of treatment. To meet those needs, we offer empathetic counseling, expert assistance with lodging, family logistics, and any other type of problem or concern, support groups, and extensive patient and family education. Yet, while essential, these services are not considered reimbursable on any insurance form. Philanthropic gifts make it possible for us to provide all the services that will help ensure the best outcomes for patients undergoing transplantation.

To make a gift to the Duke Adult Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Program, or to obtain details about particular programs or activities you may wish to support, please call 919-668-1002.