Publications available from BMT Infonet

Bone Marrow & Blood Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide for Patients (also available in Spanish) (2006)

Autologous Stem Cell Transplants: A Handbook for Patients (2008)
These guidebooks, often referred to as “the bible” by patients, walk the reader through a transplant, clearly explaining each step of the procedure. Included are chapters on choosing a transplant center, preparing for transplant, managing side effects, coping with emotional stress, pain management, nutrition, caregiving, pediatric transplants, and long-term survivorship issues.

Choose Bone Marrow & Blood Stem Cell Transplants: A Guide for Patients
if you are considering an allogeneic transplant (a transplant using donor marrow, stem cells or cord blood). It also includes information on finding and being a donor. If you are considering an autologous transplant (a transplant using your own marrow or stem cells) choose Autologous Stem Cell Transplants: A Handbook for Patients.  $9.85 plus shipping.

Across the Chasm: A Caregiver’s Story
Many fine books have been written by transplant survivors, but Across the Chasm offers a unique glimpse of the transplant experience as seen through the eyes of a caregiver. The book chronicles a 27-year-old woman’s day to day life as she struggled to care for her husband, raise a young child and maintain her sanity. With humor and candor, she offers a vivid picture of the emotions and challenges caregivers face. $9.85 plus shipping

Mira’s Month
Mira’s Month is a colorfully illustrated book designed for use with young children whose parent will undergo a transplant. It discusses the questions children have and the feelings they often experience during this stressful time. Written by a transplant patient, the book comforts children by assuring them that they are not alone, and offers tips to help them cope with their sadness. $5.00 plus shipping.

Resource Directory for Transplant Patients
In this guide you’ll find nearly 100 organizations that provide information, emotional support and/or financial assistance to transplant patients. $1.50

Finding the Money: A Guide to Paying Your Medical Bills
This practical, easy-to-read guide provides tips on how to assess what your transplant and after care will cost, how to organize and pay your medical bills, and how to raise funds to pay for bills not covered by insurance. $12.00 plus shipping.

Helpful Hints for Caregivers
A free flyer with helpful tips for managing caregiver stress. No charge in quantities of 50 or less.

You can order these publications online at www.bmtinfonet.org/books.html or by phoning 888-597-7674.

New Patient Resources from the NMDP Office of Patient Advocacy