A bone marrow or stem cell transplant can be an important treatment for several blood disorders and blood cancers. After an allogeneic bone marrow transplant, where stem cells come from a donor, patients are closely monitored for possible complications. One of these complications is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). GVHD occurs when immune cells from the donated […]
Tag Archives: Bone Marrow Transplant
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Sep
Sep
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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Bone Marrow Transplant vs Stem Cell Transplant: What’s the Difference? Which Treatment Is Right for You?
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Jul
Jul
When patients are diagnosed with blood cancers or serious blood disorders, they often come across the terms Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Stem Cell Transplant (SCT). Many people assume these are two completely different treatments. In reality, they are closely related, and the terms are often used interchangeably. However, there are important differences in how […]
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Jul
Jul
Multiple Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells, which are a part of the immune system and are produced in the bone marrow. In this condition, abnormal plasma cells grow uncontrollably and affect the production of healthy blood cells. This can lead to symptoms such as bone pain, frequent infections, […]
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Jul
Jul
Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a rare inherited immune system disorder that affects the body’s ability to fight certain bacterial and fungal infections. In people with Chronic Granulomatous Disease, specific white blood cells called phagocytes are unable to destroy harmful germs effectively. As a result, patients experience repeated infections and inflammation in different parts of […]
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Jun
Jun
Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (IBMFS) are a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the bone marrow’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. Bone marrow is the soft tissue present inside bones that produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. When the marrow fails to function properly, the body cannot maintain normal […]
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Jun
Jun
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer that affects the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell responsible for protecting the body from infections. In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal lymphocytes that do not function properly. These unhealthy cells multiply over time and accumulate in the […]
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Jun
Jun
Blood cancer is a serious health condition that affects the production and function of blood cells. Unlike many other cancers that form solid tumors, blood cancers usually develop in the bone marrow, blood, and lymphatic system. These cancers can affect the growth of normal blood cells, leading to problems with immunity, oxygen supply, and blood […]
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Jun
Jun
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a serious type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells. It develops rapidly and requires immediate medical attention. In Acute Myeloid Leukemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells that do not function properly. These unhealthy cells grow quickly and interfere with the production of […]
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Jun
Jun
Blood is among the most vital components in the body of a human. It transports oxygen, eliminates debris, fights infection and aids in healing wounds. When the levels of blood cells change and the body begins to show various signs of warning. Most people do not notice these signs in the beginning because they seem common or even […]
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