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: Hematology
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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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Aug
Aug
Noticing a bruise after bumping into something is usually not a reason for concern. Bruises commonly develop when small blood vessels under the skin are damaged, allowing blood to leak into the surrounding tissues. The area may initially appear red or purple and gradually change color as the body reabsorbs the blood. However, frequent bruising […]
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Aug
Aug
A bone marrow biopsy is one of the most important tests used by hematologists to understand what is happening inside the bone marrow. While a complete blood count (CBC) and other blood tests can show that something is abnormal, they may not always explain why the abnormality is occurring. A bone marrow biopsy allows the […]
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Aug
Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia in which the bone marrow produces unusually large and abnormal red blood cells. These cells do not develop normally and may not function efficiently, resulting in reduced oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues. One of the most common causes of megaloblastic anemia is a deficiency of vitamin B12 […]
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a type of blood cancer that affects lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system. In CLL, abnormal lymphocytes are produced in large numbers and gradually accumulate in the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes. Unlike some aggressive blood cancers, CLL usually […]
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Have you recently received a Complete Blood Count (CBC) report and found yourself staring at terms like RBC, WBC, Hemoglobin, Platelets, MCV, MCH, and Hematocrit, wondering what they actually mean? You’re not alone. A CBC report is one of the most commonly performed blood tests, yet it often leaves patients confused because of its medical […]
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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
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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
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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Jun
Thrombocytosis is a blood disorder in which the body produces an abnormally high number of platelets. Platelets are essential blood cells that help stop bleeding by forming clots. However, when platelet levels become too high, they may increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and other complications. Thrombocytosis may occur as a temporary […]