Bone Marrow Transplants

Bone Marrow Transplants:

A bone marrow transplant, also known as a stem cell transplant, is a medical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells. This transplant is necessary when the bone marrow stops functioning properly, often due to diseases like leukaemia, severe blood disorders, or after high doses of chemotherapy or radiation treatments that damage the bone marrow.

What is Bone Marrow:

Bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue found inside certain bones, such as the hip and thigh bones. It produces blood cells, including red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight infection, and platelets that help blood clot. Bone marrow contains stem cells, which can develop into various types of blood cells.

Why is a Bone Marrow Transplant Needed?

The transplant procedure can involve either autologous (using the patient’s cells) or allogeneic (using cells from a donor) stem cells. The healthy stem cells are infused into the patient’s body to restore the production of healthy blood cells, potentially curing various diseases and conditions related to bone marrow failure. The whole procedure is done to cure various diseases and cancers, especially when high doses of chemotherapy or radiation destroy bone marrow. It is also needed if the bone marrow is damaged by disease.

Types of Bone Marrow Transplants

• Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant: This is a type of transplant in which stem cells are collected from the patient before chemotherapy or radiation, and then re-infused after treatment to restore blood cell production.

• Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant: In this transplant, stem cells are taken from a donor whose genetic makeup partially matches the patient’s. Matches are often found among relatives or through registries.

• Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant: This is one of the important transplants in which stem cells are harvested from a newborn’s umbilical cord and stored. These immature cells require less precise matching but result in slower blood count recovery.

• Haploidentical Transplant: It is a type of transplant wherein stem cells are from a partially matched family member. However, special treatments reduce risks of the incomplete genetic matches.

Benefits Linked to Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone marrow transplants can potentially cure blood cancers, and severe blood disorders, and restore healthy bone marrow function, improving immune response and offering long-term remission. They also help manage metabolic and plasma cell disorders, significantly enhancing patients’ quality of life.

Seek medical advice in case if:

• You have certain cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma, myelodysplasia, or multiple myeloma.

• Or you have conditions affecting bone marrow cell production, such as aplastic anaemia, congenital neutropenia, severe immune disorders, sickle cell anaemia, or thalassemia.

Why Choose Medassure for Bone Marrow Transplantation?

Medassure Healthcare Services offers exceptional support for patients seeking Bone Marrow Transplantation in India. Partnering with top-tier accredited hospitals and highly experienced medical professionals, we provide personalized care and a smooth treatment journey. Reach out to us today to discover how we can guide you toward health and healing