Stem cell transplantation in hematological disorders. A developing country experience-impact of cost considerations.

Objective: To describe the experience in setting up a bone marrow transplant program at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Methods: Sixteen patients were transplanted at Ain Shams University Bone Marrow Transplantation unit from March 2005 to January 2008.

Results: Sixteen patients were transplanted with a median age of 25 years.