Bone Marrow Transplant in India
Many patients consider having bone marrow transplant in India. This is because India has some of the best hospitals that provide world-class treatment moreover at very economical rates.
What is Bone Marrow Transplant
A Bone Marrow Transplant is also termed Stem Cell Transplant. This is a means to replace the damaged or destroyed bone marrow with the healthy bone marrow stem cells. The Bone marrow is a soft, fatty tissue inside found inside the bones. The bone marrow produces blood cells.
Who needs a Bone Marrow Transplant
People who suffer from the following need a bone marrow transplant include:
- Aplastic anemia : This is a disorder in which the marrow stops making new blood cells.
- Cancers that affect the marrow: leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
- Patients with damaged bone marrow due to chemotherapy.
Types of Bone Marrow Transplant
There are three kinds of bone marrow transplants:
- Autologous bone marrow transplant.
- Allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
- Umbilical cord blood transplant.
A stem cell transplant is usually required after chemotherapy and radiation is done. The stem cells are delivered into the bloodstream. This is done through a tube called a central venous catheter. The process is same as getting a blood transfusion. The stem cells travel through the blood into the bone marrow.
Collection of Donor Bone Marrow Cells
There are two ways to collect Donor stem cells:
- Bone marrow harvest
- Leukapheresis
Bone Marrow Transplant with India EHS
A well qualified team of specialist belonging to our partner hospitals perform the Bone Marrow Transplant.
India EHS ensures the best surgeons perform Bone Marrow Transplant. Doctors carefully assess the case of each patient. We make arrangements for treatment and surgery in the best hospitals in India. All our hospitals comply to international, standards, accreditation and norms in order to deliver best results.
Moreover, India EHS closely monitors our patient’s recovery and aims to make follow-ups and meets with the doctor easy and hassle free. For this reason, we have our Translators and Patient Care Assistants for your support.
Cost of treatment
The cost of treatment is varies with case based on the severity of the disease.
India EHS guides you to access the best specialist at affordable cost maintaining high quality.
Furthermore, in order to know more about the Cost of Bone Marrow transplant in India. Connect to us at India EHS to get further assistance.