For patients with certain blood cancers and blood disorders, a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant can be an important part of treatment. Diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and some inherited blood disorders may require a stem cell transplant when other treatments are not enough. One of the biggest challenges is finding […]
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Introduction A bone marrow transplant (BMT)–also known as a stem cell transplant from a hematopoietic source (HSCT)–is a powerful medical procedure to treat a variety of cancers and blood-related ailments. Although it is lifesaving, the procedure is complicated and requires careful planning, treatment, and support. In this blog we’ll discuss the bone marrow transplant procedure, what it involves, […]