Bone marrow: Function, diseases, transplants, and donation
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of the bones in the body, including the hip and thigh bones. Bone marrow contains immature cells called stem cells. Many people with blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, sickle cell anemia, and other life threatening conditions
Stem cell transplant info and health tips
Why stem cells are so important? Stem cells make red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. We need all of these types of blood cells to keep us alive. For these blood cells to do their jobs, you need to have enough of