Our team of stem cell transplant specialists is dedicated to providing you with excellent and compassionate care. Before, during, and after your child’s treatment, our team is here to guide you in your decision-making process and answer any questions you may have about what to expect during the stem cell transplant process and beyond.
Highlights of our Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Program include:
At Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s, your child will be cared for by a multidisciplinary group of professionals, known as your care team, who specialize in stem cell transplantation. Your team will provide complete and well-managed care before, during, and after your stem cell transplant.
Each stem cell transplant patient is assigned a financial counselor who will help explain your health insurance coverage as it relates to your child’s transplant. As part of your child’s care team, your financial counselor will be the link between you and your insurance company. He or she will verify your insurance benefits, identify any patient financial responsibilities (such as co-pay amounts, deductibles, co-insurance, and coverage "caps"), and provide the appropriate clinical information that your health insurance provider will require for prior authorization.
Our transplant physicians are committed to working closely with your referring physician throughout your transplant experience. At each step, we will communicate and collaborate with your local care team — including providing weekly emails — to ensure a seamless continuum of care.
To help families understand the stem cell transplant procedure, and to help you feel as comfortable as possible through every step of care, Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s created a Stem Cell Transplant Patient and Family Guidebook. You'll receive and review your guidebook during an education session with a program nurse. Families also can find special programs and resources at the Betty Ann Blum and Marjorie Blum Pediatric Resource Room, where professional staff and volunteers provide guidance and answer questions.
At Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s, you’ll have access to many support services to help the entire family through each stage of the transplant process. These include:
If you wish to speak with someone who has been through the stem-cell transplant experience and understands the complex issues of transplant and survivorship, we can put you in touch with other families who have been through the process and are willing to lend an ear, and provide support and guidance.
