Bone Marrow Transplant

Our bone marrow transplant resources are intended to support in educating a child about a bone marrow transplant, and beginning the conversations about their impending bone marrow transplant, or someone they may know.  

Children’s Book: What is a Bone Marrow Transplant? 

This book is for children and caregivers to learn together about a bone marrow transplant. It serves as a simple, safe introduction to a complex experience. Whether you are preparing yourself, your child, or a loved one for a bone marrow transplant or you are a provider caring for families going through a bone marrow transplant journey, this book provides you with the interactive tools to navigate this conversation.

Tips for reading “What is a Bone Marrow Transplant” with a child

Tips to help you:

  • understand a child’s needs
  • feel you have the words to answer their questions 
  • know how to get the most out of the book

Additional Resources

for the other procedures which may accompany a Bone Marrow Transplant, or support in further understanding of the treatment process:

Quick Talking Tips for Explaining topics related to a Bone Marrow Transplant: