At UHN, we strive to deliver Compassionate Care & Caring. Learn more about the services and supports that are available to you throughout your journey.
Our UHN programs and services are among the most advanced in the world. We have grouped our physicians, staff, services and resources into 10 medical programs to meet the needs of our patients and help us make the most of our resources.
At the heart of everything we do at UHN are our Healthcare Professionals. Refer a patient to one of our 12 medical programs. Learn more about the resources and opportunities available for professional growth.
University Health Network has grown to be one of the largest research and teaching hospital networks in Canada - pioneers in improving the lives of patients. Our long history of health professions education at Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret and Toronto Rehab hospitals has consistently advanced the science of education.
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9:00 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5082
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5155
For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency department right away.
Hematology clinic phone line hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm CLOSED on weekends and statutory holidays.
Phone: 416 946 2223
Bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant may help you if you have bone marrow disorders.
Bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells help you recover from high-dose chemotherapy treatment, with or without radiation. Bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells can help your blood cells to regrow.
To be seen by the Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, you must be referred by your doctor. See also: Princess Margaret Patient Referral »
There are two different types of stem cell transplants that are currently performed at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre:
What to expect during your transplant depends on the type of treatment you will receive.
As a donor, you may want to know more about the stem cell transplant and donor selection process. Learn more about allogeneic stem cell transplants:
Make sure you bring the following to your appointments:
For your stay in the hospital you may want to bring:
Many items can be purchased at the hospital if you run out or forget to bring something. See Food and Retail Services at Princess Margaret for more information »
Learn more about how to prepare for your stay in hospital (Unit 14B) [PDF, opens in new window] »
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has many services available to help you and your family before, during and after treatment.
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Find information about peripheral blood stem cell and bone marrow transplants in our cancer information library.
Treating and caring for people with cancer takes a well-coordinated team. At the Blood & Marrow Transplant Centre we work closely with the other members of your health care team.
