NMDP Patient Support Center
Support and guidance for you and your loved ones throughout your transplant journey
No matter where you are in your blood or marrow transplant (BMT) journey, our NMDPSM patient navigators are here for you, your caregiver and your loved ones.
Our team understands the physical and emotional ups and downs you may experience when you need BMT for a blood cancer or blood disorder. Our goal is to answer your questions and offer guidance that's tailored to you—all at no cost. Use the information below to get in touch with a navigator. We'll get back to you within three business days after you reach out.
Call or text: 1 (888) 999-6743 | Email: patientinfo@nmdp.org
Helping you learn about and get ready for a blood or marrow transplant (BMT)
We take time to get to know you and your family, so we can offer support that fits your needs. We have staff who speak English and Spanish, educational resources translated in up to 11 languages and telephone assistance available in over 100 languages. That means you'll always be understood and well-informed.
Talk to someone who's been through transplant
It can help to talk to someone who's already been through transplant. Our NMDP Peer Connect volunteers are patients and caregivers who understand what you're going through.
They'll listen, answer your questions and share their own experience.
If you're a BMT recipient or their caregiver, discover how you can become an NMDP Peer Connect volunteer.
Plan for blood or marrow transplant costs
Learn how to plan for costs before and after transplant. We offer grants to help you pay for things like travel, food or doctor visit copays.
Get help finding a clinical trial
If a clinical trial might be an option for you, discover how NMDP clinical trials navigators can help you search for and join studies for blood cancers and blood disorders.
Access sickle cell disease resources
Explore support for sickle cell warriors learning about or preparing for BMT, including a free kit with resources and an appointment journal.
Emotional support for you and your caregiver
BMT can take a toll on your emotions and mental health—before and after transplant.
Our BMT social workers can help you and your caregiver through our NMDP Patient and Caregiver Emotional Support (PACES) program. They offer free, one-on-one virtual counseling and support.
Watch the video to hear BMT recipient Ashlee's story and how the NMDP PACES program helped her heal emotionally.
Being a caregiver for someone before, during and after a blood or marrow transplant (BMT)
When your loved one needs a transplant, your daily life can change. You'll likely take on new roles. That's why we have support and resources just for caregivers like you. Our NMDP patient navigators and social workers are here to offer guidance for you, too.
Resources for BMT caregivers
Learn what you'll need to do as a caregiver for someone before or after transplant and find programs and resources to use during all stages of your caregiving journey.
What it's like to be a caregiver
Todd supported Ashlee throughout her BMT journey for leukemia. Discover what he learned about being a caregiver, including the importance of taking care of himself.
Caregiver's companion
Get practical tips and resources that will help you cope with challenges and develop new strengths as you care for a loved one throughout the BMT process.
Helpful resources for kids, teens, parents and siblings navigating the transplant journey
When your child needs a blood or marrow transplant, it impacts the whole family. We provide age-appropriate resources for your child and support for your family so everyone feels informed and cared for. Our NMDP patient navigators are here to listen, answer your questions and offer support every step of the way.
Call or text 1 (888) 999-6743 or email patientinfo@nmdp.org to get connected.
Navigating life after a blood or marrow transplant (BMT)
Life after transplant has ups and downs. Physical recovery and emotional recovery take time. Our NMDP Patient Support Center team is here to support and guide you and your loved ones through any challenges you may face.
Download the post-transplant care guide
Routine checkups are a vital part of your recovery after BMT. Use our Survivorship and post-transplant care guide to help you prepare for your checkups.
Learn how to connect with your donor after transplant
If you want to connect with your blood stem cell donor, there are some rules to protect you and your donor. Our team is here to guide you through the process.
Resources for before and after transplant you can order, save or watch
From booklets to fact sheets to videos, we provide free materials that you can order, print, save or watch. Many are available in multiple languages. Access some of our most popular patient materials below, browse everything that's available for you and your loved ones or watch the Basics of BMT video series.
Allogeneic transplant: How to plan and what to expect
Learn about the allogeneic BMT process, donor search process and graft-versus-host disease. You'll also get tips on how to prepare for BMT and life after BMT. This information is helpful for patients, their caregiver and their loved ones.
Donor options and making treatment decisions
Explore what doctors consider when they're looking for a patient's best donor, what HLA typing is and the different donor options.
Living Now: For patients
Get important information, tips and resources for patients and caregivers after a blood or marrow transplant, such as signs of GVHD, protecting yourself from infection, eating well after transplant and going back to work.
Additional blood or marrow transplant resources to help you
We’re here to help you and your loved ones navigate the transplant journey
Our team is ready to help you, your caregiver and your family no matter where you are on your BMT journey. Use the information below to get in touch with an NMDP patient navigator. We'll get back to you within 3 business days after you reach out.
Call or text: 1 (888) 999-6743 | Email: patientinfo@nmdp.org