Selecting a Hospital

When possible, patients are encouraged to obtain more than one opinion before choosing a hospital for treatment. Larger centers have cancer research programs in clinical, basic science and prevention (population-based investigations) that are designated as comprehensive cancer centers by the National Cancer Institute. This ensures a strong body of interactive research leading to advances in patient treatments.

Patients have many different reasons for choosing specific transplant centers. The major considerations include:

1. Physician and Personal Referrals
2. Geographic Constraints
3. Family Limitations
4. Insurance Coverage / Financial Constraints
5. Disease-specific Specialization
6. Personal Preference
7. Professional Reputation