Bone Marrow Transplants

What is bone marrow transplant?

First off, let us see what bone marrow really is. It is a soft, spongy material that fills our bones. This material helps in forming cells which make our blood cells, namely red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. They are called Haematopoietic cells.

Now, why do we need bone marrow transplant?

Some cancers and other blood related diseases (like leukaemia, sickle cell anaemia, bone marrow aplasia, lymphomas and multiple myeloma) prevent the normal development of bone marrow. This leads to the depletion of the blood cells in our body. To replenish this, bone marrow transplants are used.

Why is bone marrow transplant required?

Bone marrow transplant is required to cure the follwoing disease:

• Aplastic Anemia
• Leukemia
• Lymphomas
• Sickle cell disorder
• Thalassemia
• Other blood disorders

What are the types of bone marrow transplants available in India?

There are two main types that have been developed:

• AUTO TRANSPLANT or autologous transplant:

Here the patient’s own bone marrow cells are taken before therapy, frozen and re-introduced through IV tubes into their system once the chemotherapy or radiotherapy is completed.

• ALLO TRANSPLANT or allogenic transplant:

In this type of treatment, a donor who’s bone marrow closely matches the patient’s is chosen for the bone marrow transplant. If the doctors are unable to find well-matched donor, there are two other options: cells from umbilical cord blood and parent-child transplant where cells are grafted from parent, child, brother or sister.

Once the blood picture shows normal levels of blood counts, the transplant is deemed to have been successful.

Cost of transplant in India

One of the main advantages for medical tourists is the cost factor in India. Treatment is very economic yet qualitative in the country. A rough estimate shows that a single bone graft can begin at $12,250 OR INR 900,000 in India.

Cancer treatment in India

India is one of the few countries that are up-to-date in their research and technologic developments when it comes to cancer treatments. With state of the art technology and latest drugs available in the market, one can expect to receive the best mode of treatment personalised for that individual, taking into account the medical history, ethnicity, income range and many other facets. The medical specialists in India are trained to attend to a wide variety of cases day in and day out and can offer their expert advice and services to the patient. Some of the most famous and well-known hospitals for cancer therapy are in Delhi.

Cancer treatment with Cancer Rounds

This hospitals with cancer rounds are NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) and also JCI accredited & certified multi-speciality hospital which is well known for its advancement in cancer therapy. The hospital’s oncology department follows multi-modality and trans-disciplinary approach to treat their patients. They are key diagnostic and treatment centres for paediatric and adult oncology. They specialize in onco-surgery, haematology, bone marrow transplant and radiation oncology.

• Cancer Screening Programme
• Robotic Surgery
• Paediatric Oncology and Haematology
• Bone Marrow Transplant Programme
• Tumour Board & Group Tumour Board
• Psycho-Social Counselling
• Follow-Up & Management of Recurrence

How to get in touch with a doctor?

Many patients will be wondering if it is necessary for them to physically be present for a consultation. Keeping in mind the hectic lifestyles and the patient’s mental state, Indian hospitals offer online consultation facilities.

• Call a doctor: With all the latest technologies available at the tip of our hands, expert consultancy can be received by a phone call or videocall to clear doubts and to help the patient in progressing with the treatment. For enquiries one can connect at +91-8130077375 and request for further details.
• Free consultation and second opinions: If you are worried about the treatment plans and have questions regarding any of the steps in receiving the treatment, our team of doctors are always ready to help and guide you with a second opinion free of cost online or over a call.

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