The Nebraska Medical Center stem cell transplantation program has been ranked as one of the busiest adult and pediatric stem cell transplantation programs in the world. The program, which was established in 1983, has been recognized internationally for pioneering autologous transplantation for lymphoma, using peripheral stem cells as an alternative rescue product; conducting ground-breaking transplant studies; and performing transplants in alternate settings other than traditional inpatient hospital units.

For the second year in a row, The Nebraska Medical Center made the list of America's Best Hospitals, climbing up two notches to 36th for cancer care. The ratings are issued by the national magazine, U.S. News & World Report, in its annual ranking of of hospitals around the country. Hospitals are rated by such factors as reputation, mortality and nurse-to-bed ratios.

Patients receiving care at The Nebraska Medical Center get the best of both worlds - the clinical expertise of our academic and private practice physicians and access to cutting edge procedures and technology through the work of researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

The Nebraska Medical Center is the only hospital in the country with two physicians on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's (NCCN) board of directors and the only National Cancer Center (NCI) designated cancer center in this region of the country.

Cancer Treatment Guidelines

The Nebraska Medical Center Blood and Marrow Stem Plant Program is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) which has published cancer treatment guidelines that you may find helpful with your specific disease.

Self-Referral Process

If you would like more information about Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Services at The Nebraska Medical Center or if you would like to refer a patient, you or your physician can contact us at: 1-800-922-0000 or write:

Cooperative Care

Although transplant procedures take place in the hospital, a patient can move to The Lied Transplant Center for recovery and to participate in cooperative care once they are ambulatory, or able to move around. Cooperative care is a revolutionary approach that allows patients and their care partners to play an active role in the treatment and recovery process following transplantation, cancer care and treatment of other illnesses.

Care partners, usually a family member or friend, assist in all aspects of the recovery process including administering medications, monitoring health changes, attending informational classes and more. The cooperative care environment allows patients and care partners to learn the skills they will need when they return home. Care partners and patients stay in a comfortable home-like suite that includes a private bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchenette and two TV/VCRs.