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 […]
Tag Archives: Stem Cell Transplant
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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
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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May
May
A bone marrow transplant (BMT), also known as a stem cell transplant, is a life-saving procedure used to treat various blood cancers, blood disorders, and immune system diseases. For many patients, a bone marrow transplant offers the best chance of recovery when conventional treatments such as medications, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy are no longer effective. […]
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Apr
Apr
Haploidentical transplant is an advanced medical procedure that has transformed the treatment of serious blood disorders. It provides a solution for patients who need a stem cell transplant but are unable to find a fully matched donor. With recent advancements, this technique has become safer and more effective, offering hope to many patients worldwide. What […]
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Mar
Mar
The blood cancer was once thought to be to be one of the more deadly and life-threatening conditions. In the past, those diagnosed with blood cancers typically had restricted treatment options, the survival percentages were poor. Modern medical science has drastically changed the method by which blood cancer is diagnosed, treated and controlled. Nowadays, many types of blood […]
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Oct
Oct
Aplastic anemia can be described as a breach of the hematopoiesis function of bone marrow, which results in a decline in the amount of blood elements in general including white and red blood cells and platelets. Marrow aplasia, therefore, is an indication of bone marrow deficiency. If left untreated the condition can result in serious issues […]