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Autologous Stem Cell Treatment Program

We have admitted our 400th patient

Bone marrow transplant

Cancers that were once considered untreatable are now showing increased survival rates because of new options such as Autologous Stem Cell Treatment (ASCT). Research shows that in certain cases cancer can be more effectively treated -- and the risk of cancer recurring can be dramatically reduced -- by treating it with higher doses of chemotherapy. Higher doses of chemotherapy, however, can result in bone marrow failure.

ASCT is making a difference in the lives of cancer patients who may have had no hope in fighting their disease. With ASCT, bone marrow failure is prevented by removing stem cells from the bone marrow and preserving them before the patient receives chemotherapy. The stem cells are then reinfused after chemotherapy where they migrate to the bone marrow and begin producing healthy new blood cells.

Types of cancer treated with ASCT

• Multiple Myeloma
• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Breast (historic)

With over a decade of experience, we have performed more procedures than any other center in Wisconsin. We're associated with the National Cancer Institute and other renowned cancer researchers, which allows us to bring the latest technology to our patients.

The entire process is conducted at St. Luke's Regional Cancer Center. Stem cell collection takes place at our Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic.

Once treatment begins, the patient is admitted to our ASCT unit which consists of private rooms equipped with special air filtration systems to help decrease the risk of bacterial and fungal infections while the patient's immune system is suppressed. Outpatient follow-up care, however, can take place at any one of our 10 Lombardi clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin.

For more information about the ASCT program call 888-649-6892.

St. Luke's provides the latest methods to treat cancer through treatment plans. Click here for more information about current treatment plans.

• ASCT at St. Luke's Medical Center

• Choosing ASCT

• The ASCT process

• ASCT team

• Other transplant programs

To learn more please call:

• 414-649-6892 in Milwaukee
• 888-649-6892 outside Milwaukee