Bone marrow transplantation for treatment of leukemia

Duration: 15

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Produced and directed by Jim Ward; written by Jim Ward and Al Hicks.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: Ward, Jim.; Hicks, Al.; UCLA Marrow Transplant Center.

Description: Contains graphic images of surgery.; "Filmed in cooperation with the UCLA marrow transplant center."--closing credits.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. Access by appt. only. CBPF.; Directed and produced by Jim Ward; written by Jim Ward and Al Hicks.; "Follows a victim of actute leukemia through the entire process of drug and radiation therapy and the replacement of his diseased bone marrow by healthy marrow taken from his brother. The crucial tissue typing and matching of the brothers for certain genetic factors highlight the unique immunological problems inovlved in marrow replacement. The patient's eventual death highlights the complexity of organ transplantation as well as the sacrifice and dedication required to break new ground in science."-- Extension Media Center catalogue, 1995.; PFA 1604-01-15697. D0004; PFA 1604-01-15698. D0004; PFA 1604-01-15697. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked 2013/09/ 18 sm; color faded (2+) but blues and greens still prominent; warp (3), loses focus at points; light linear scratches; PFA 1604-01-15698. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked 2013/09/ 18 sm; color faded (3); warp (3), loses focus at points; light linear scratches

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE