Skip to content

Candidate for bone marrow transplant?

Page last modified on: August 1, 2008
Question from Leona: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, and just was diagnosed with metastatic bone cancer last March. I’ve had radiation on my spine. My question: Is there any chance that I am a candidate for bone marrow transplant? How can I find out?
Answer —Larry Norton, M.D.: Bone marrow transplant has been shown to not be a useful way of treating breast cancer. It causes severe toxicity with no benefit, compared with other forms of treatment. The fact that it's been 10 years since you were originally diagnosed and the fact that you have primarily bone involvement indicates a good chance your cancer can be treated successfully with hormone treatment, which should be discussed with your doctor.

On Wednesday, October 17, 2007 our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Larry Norton, M.D. and moderator Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about managing day-to-day life with metastatic breast cancer.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

A production of LiveWorld, Inc.
Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

wellness_dvd_promo

Email Updates

Stay informed about current research, online events, and more.

Please leave this field empty

Meet the Experts

Larry Norton, M.D.Larry Norton, M.D. is deputy physician-in-chief and director of Breast Cancer Programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.

Back to top

Breastcancer.org 7 East Lancaster Avenue, 3rd Floor Ardmore, PA 19003

Learn more about our commitment to your privacy

© 2009 Breastcancer.org - All rights reserved.

Breastcancer.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and community to those touched by this disease. Learn more about our commitment to providing complete, accurate, and private breast cancer information.