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The LTFU LifeLinks newsletter is sent quarterly to people who have undergone treatment through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's transplant program.
In the 1960's and 1970's, the use of bone marrow transplantation was limited to patients who had a tissue-matched brother or sister who could serve as a donor. Because of this limitation, transplantation could be used for only 30 percent of patients who could benefit from the procedure.
In the 1980's, development of unrelated donor registries made it possible to identify donors for a larger percentage of patients.
This issue of LifeLinks explains how umbilical cord blood cells and "half-matched" related donors have now made it possible to use transplantation for almost all patients who could benefit. This story should be of special interest to any of you who had difficulty finding a donor.
Best regards,
Paul Martin, M.D.
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up
Featured Readings
We have come a long way since that very first bone marrow transplant at the Hutchinson Center. Today, it's possible to find a suitable match for nearly all patients. Read more » Former Patient Profile
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Annie Galgano said leukemia made her grow up fast. Today, she is a grateful mom. Read more » |
Educational Events
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.
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When
Every Thursday
11:30-12:30 p.m.
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Where
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
825 Eastlake Ave. E.
Sixth Floor, Room 23
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To participate in the discussion via conference call,
1. dial 1-641-715-3300.
2. 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.
Upcoming events of interest
to LTFU patients
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Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness
Saturday, June 2
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 at:
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Shore Run/Walk
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Shore Run/Walk, one of Seattle's most family-friendly and scenic events along Lake Washington, is back again for its 35th anniversary year. We invite transplant survivors, family members and friends to join this 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, or Half-Mile Kids' Run and festive party at the finish in Madison Park!
Learn more at:
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Proceeds from this year's Shore Run/Walk will benefit the Survivorship Program. The Survivorship Program helps cancer survivors and their doctors understand, prevent and manage the medical and psychosocial effects of having cancer and receiving treatment.
For more information, visit www.fhcrc.org/survivorship.
The Survivorship Program is separate from LTFU, which provides life-long monitoring and care of patients following a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Staff Profile
Program Manager
Peggy Adams Myers
Questions
If you have any medical or long-term follow-up questions, call:
(206) 667-4415
If you have comments or questions about the newsletter or would like to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, contact Kevin Bray at:
(206) 667-6256
or by e-mail at:
ltfunews@fhcrc.org
You are also welcome to subscribe to receive an electronic version of the newsletter via e-mail by
visiting:
http://www.fhcrc.org/about/pubs
/enews/ltfu-enews/index.html
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical technology to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases.
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