Bone Marrow Transplant

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    • AKA: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Autologous transplant: Uses patient's own cells
    • Allogenic transplant: Uses donor cells
    • Approximately 15,000 people had bone marrow transplants in North America in 2003Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Results may be seen 10 to 28 days after the transplantSeattle Cancer Care Alliance: The Transplant Process

  • A bone marrow transplant is a procedure whereby stem cells from healthy bone marrow are injected into a patient whose bone marrow is not producing healthy cells. Although most people think of a bone marrow transplant as a treatment for cancer, it can also be used to treat other conditions such as hereditary blood diseases, metabolic diseases and immune deficiencies.MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia - Bone Marrow Transplant

  • Procedure

    A bone marrow transplant will usually be preceded by a conditioning regimen in order to suppress the immune system, and destroy any residual disease. The conditioning regimen may include chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. After the conditioning regimen has been completed, the healthy bone marrow will be injected into the patient using a central line.

  • Disclaimer

    The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor if considering a bone marrow transplant or related procedure.

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