"It's getting better all the time."

These lyrics from a 1960s Beatles song could easily serve as an anthem for blood and marrow transplantation. This issue highlights results showing that in every way measured, outcomes for patients who had allogeneic transplants in the past decade were better than those in the previous decade.

We hope you enjoy learning about our recent advances in transplantation.

Best regards,
Paul Martin, M.D.
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up

Featured Readings
Center reports transplant improvements
When it comes to blood and marrow transplants, the Hutchinson Center is showing better outcomes for patients.
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Former Patient Profile
"Blood brothers" for life
Rhodes and his donor, Mike Dombeck, want others to value bone marrow registry.
Read more »

Staff Profile
Database manager Kathy Erne
She was among the first to gather valuable patient transplant information.
Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions
Research findings on benefits of exercise
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Educational Events
Long-Term Support for Patients and Caregivers After Transplant
This group provides peer support for patients, facilitated by LTFU nurses. All transplant and returning follow-up patients are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Caregivers welcome. Participation can be in person or by conference call. Bring your lunch if pressed for time.

When: Every Thursday, 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Where: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E., Sixth Floor, Room 23

To participate in the discussion via conference call, dial 1-641-715-3300. At the prompt to enter a PIN number, enter 882679 followed by the # symbol. You will be charged a long-distance fee. If you need financial help, we can provide you with a phone card.

Questions? Contact Long-Term Follow-Up at (206) 667-4415.

Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness is an annual event designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, family and health care professionals. It is designed to provide general education on a variety of the late- and long-term effects faced by cancer survivors after treatment is completed.

Learn more about our June 18, 2011 event at www.fhcrc.org/survivorship.

Questions?

If you have any medical or long-term follow-up questions, call (206) 667-4415.
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Copyright 2011
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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