Follow-up of Bone Quality in Long-Term Bone Marrow Transplant Survivors

Follow-up of Bone Quality in Long-Term Bone Marrow Transplant Survivors

Brittle and broken bones can occur after organ transplantation. However, the long-term effects of bone marrow transplantation on bone health and the risk of breaking bones are not well understood. This study will help to assess how common it is for those who have received a bone marrow transplant to have fractures. It will also investigate blood tests related to bone health. This will be done by measuring bone mineral density and obtaining blood tests.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participation in the initial "Assessment of skeletal status following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation" Study (HSC97-632-408).
• Able and willing to sign informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• All of the contacted long-term BMT survivors that are willing to participate will be included in this study