Blood and marrow transplant

In affiliation with the Methodist Transplant Institute at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network and Texas Oncology, we bring advanced treatment options to Austin, including the area’s only BMT program.

Our program offers inpatient and outpatient BMT services that provide comprehensive care and blood cancer treatments. The outpatient clinic is designed with an outside entrance with nearby parking, so you enter the clinic directly without walking through the main hospital in an immunocompromised state.

BMT-related treatments we offer include:

• Acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) management
• Allogeneic BMT
• Autologous BMT
• Immune effector cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy)
• Inpatient consultations
• Inpatient leukemia care
• Leukapheresis treatment
• Outpatient hematologic malignancies consultations and second opinions
• Photopheresis treatment

We offer the "Very Immunocompromised Program" (V.I.P.), the only program in the area that focuses on promptly identifying and treating immunocompromised oncology patients arriving in the emergency room (ER). Through the program, our ER staff receives special training to recognize and accommodate your unique needs.

We offer the "Very Immunocompromised Program" (V.I.P.), the only program in the area that focuses on promptly identifying and treating immunocompromised oncology patients arriving in the emergency room (ER). Through the program, our ER staff receives special training to recognize and accommodate your unique needs.

Our multidisciplinary teams

To guide you through your transplant process, our BMT teams are made up of a comprehensive group of transplant professionals, including:

• Blood and marrow transplant nurse coordinators
• Board-certified hematologists and oncologists fully trained in transplant processes
• Board-certified hematopathologists
• Board-certified oncology pharmacists
• Case managers
• Chaplains
• Dietitians
• Financial counselors
• Oncology-certified registered nurses
• Rehabilitation therapists
• Social workers

Our knowledgeable staff are available 24/7 to answer your questions. Physicians are available by email, pager or phone. Weekly summaries and computerized data sharing programs keep our referring physicians informed of your status and care.

Transplant nurse coordinator

Once you begin the transplant program, you receive one-on-one personal support from your dedicated transplant nurse coordinator. The coordinator will provide resources and help you prepare before and after surgery, as well as schedule evaluations, appointments and activities.

Your coordinator and transplant medical teams will work closely together through each treatment stage, ensuring you receive the highest level of care and support services.

We offer additional support services to help you successfully manage the multi-step transplant process.

Dietary services

With a transplant procedure, you may have specific dietary needs. Our medical teams consult with inpatient and outpatient dietitians to customize a healthy nutrition plan.

Financial coordination

A financial counselor provides you extensive financial guidance throughout the transplant process to ensure you are aware and prepared.

Long-term follow-up care

During your post-transplant period, our multidisciplinary teams help you manage potential long- and short-term physical and mental side effects. Your physical and emotional well-being is regularly evaluated, keeping your referring oncologist informed of complications, necessary interventions and post-transplant testing. Our teams are dedicated to helping you resume a healthy lifestyle.

Patient education

To help you and your family feel prepared for each part of your transplant journey, we offer comprehensive classes and educational resources.

To get an overview of our transplant and cellular therapies for patients needing a BMT, download our Transplant and Cellular Therapies Patient Handbook.

Psychology services

Navigating the transplant procedure can evoke many emotions. But you and your family need not face challenges alone. A compassionate social worker is here to provide emotional support at each stage of the transplant process.

Pharmacy services

Our pharmacy staff receive advanced training in oncology and transplantation. Pharmacists work closely with your healthcare teams to manage your medications during and after your transplant. Our clinical pharmacy specialists are an excellent resource regarding the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of your medications.

As part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, our family of hospitals provides comprehensive cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for people facing cancer in our communities. From diagnosis to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures you have access to locally trusted care with the support of a globally recognized network.

Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (512) 840-6032.