Bone Marrow Transplant in India

Bone marrow transplant in India

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Bone marrow transplantation is a procedure wherein stem cells from bone marrow that produce various blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are injected into a recipient. These stem cells are also referred to as hematopoietic stem cells. Nowadays, hematopoietic stem cells may also be obtained from peripheral blood after treatment with certain growth factors or from umbilical cord. Thus, the term “Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation” is now preferred to “Bone marrow transplantation” to include these other sources of hematopoietic stem cells.

The bone marrow is a soft, spongy portion within a bone. It contains immature cells called stem cells that have a continuous ability to produce different types of blood cells i.e. red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. These are released into the blood stream. Bone marrow is of two types, red marrow and yellow marrow. In children, most of the marrow is red marrow and is rich in stem cells. In adults, however, a large portion of the bone marrow is converted into yellow marrow due to infiltration of fat cells. Red marrow in adults is usually restricted to a few bones like the hip bones, breast bone, ribs, shoulder blades, skull, backbone, and the ends of the arm and thigh bones.

BMT is actually means infusion of stem cells (collected either from bone marrow or peripheral blood or cord blood) into the recipient.

The type of bone marrow that is used for the transplant distinguishes the different types of BMT.

Autologous BMT is done by using the patient’s own stem cells.
Allogeneic BMT involves using the stem cells of a donor. The donor may be a relative, usually a brother or sister, or an unrelated (anonymous) donor. The donor needs to be Histocompatible Leukocyte antigen (HLA) match.

BMT Phases

There are three main phases to the BMT process, which will review here:

Although the experience during these phases may be quite different for each patient, a general overview is provided.

Transplant Treatment Process

For your transplant journey, the transplant process is divided into seven steps that guide a patient. The steps begin with how to prepare for the journey and include what to expect along the way.

Preparation – The preparation phase begins when the patient arrives at the treatment center and begins the process of medical evaluation, orientation, informed consent, and other preliminary activities.
- Beginning Medical Evaluation
- Conference For Treatment Plan
- Central Venous Catheter Evaluation And Insertion
- Bone-Marrow/Stem Cells Harvest

Conditioning –The conditioning phase begins the actual transplant process. During this phase, high-dose chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both are initiated. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are given in doses that obliterate the marrow function and result in the greatest possibility of destroying the disease. Depending upon the chemotherapy agents and radiation therapy administration schedule, some conditioning therapy can be administered in the outpatient setting, thus potentially shortening the inpatient stay.

Transplant – The transplant phase is the infusion of donor bone marrow or stem cells. After the conditioning regimen is completed, the patient receives the infusion of bone marrow or stem cells.

Waiting for Engraftment – This phase includes close monitoring, supportive treatment, and management of complications while waiting for signs of engraftment (new cell growth).
- a) Support, Protection And Close Monitoring
- b) Watching And Managing Effects Of Treatment

Engraftment and Early Recovery –Approximately 10 to 28 days after transplant, signs that the new bone marrow or stem cells are engrafting (growing and developing) can be expected. Close monitoring will continue along with supportive care. Preparation for the return of the patient to the referring physician or center will begin.

Long-Term Recovery – The long-term recovery phase involves leaving the treatment center, dealing with any ongoing clinical issues, and re-establishing life patterns. Patients need to follow up for long term complications of BMT.

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Bone marrow transplant Package Cost in India: $40000 TO $50000 USD

Note:-
Cost Estimate above include stay in a Private Room for specific number of days where a companion can stay with the patient, surgeon fee, medicines and consumables, nursing care and food for the patient. More accurate treatment cost estimates can be provided if medical reports are emailed to us or after the patient is examined by doctors after arrival in India and medical tests are done