Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic Referral

Overview of the clinic
The Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic provides care for patients who have undergone a bone marrow transplant (BMT) and face a high likelihood of early menopause and related health concerns. We strive to offer a safe, informed space for patients navigating complex post-transplant reproductive health challenges, with a focus on restoring quality of life and reproductive wellness.

Inclusion criteria

Patients are eligible for referral to the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic if they meet all the following criteria:
  • Aged 17 years or older
  • Assigned female at birth
  • Have a history of bone marrow transplant or peripheral blood stem cell transplant at any point in life
  • Resident of British Columbia or Yukon

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant individuals, except those seeking: 
    • Counselling on the timing of resuming hormone therapy (HT) postpartum, or
    • ​Advice about lactation considerations in the context of menopause or HT

Referral overview 

We accept referrals from specialists and primary care providers (including doctors and nurse practitioners) in the community who will be providing ongoing primary care for the patient.
Referral steps

1Assessment

Before sending a referral, please ensure you have the following information:
  • Chronic GVHD N/H Grade
  • Sites involved assessed and scored

2Complete a form or write your own referral

Please complete the referral form (PDF) in its entirety.

3Send the referral

For internal referrers: We are on CST Cerner. You may place a CST order to refer to our clinic. Please ensure you have a completed referral package in the patient’s chart including the referral form.

For external referrers: Please print and fax the referral and all attached documentation to our confidential fax number 604-675-2652.

4Post referral

We triage all referrals as they come in.

If a patient’s condition changes while waiting to be seen, please submit an updated referral. To update or add to an existing referral, fax any additional materials with a face sheet labelled ‘Referral Addendum’.

5Appointment with a provider

We will contact patients listed on the referral form directly to book the appointment, unless otherwise specified. If a referral does not meet clinic criteria, we will fax a notice to the referring provider with follow-up recommendations, as appropriate.

To note: our average wait time to see a provider is 2-3 months.
​Referral form​ (PDF)
Contact information

​Clinic hours

The Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic sees patients once every other month. 

We answer the phones from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Location:
Entrance #77 
4th Floor,  Shaughnessy Building 
Room #B432 

Phone: 604-875-2322  
Fax: 604-675-2652

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