{"id":7334,"date":"2022-01-18T09:15:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T09:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=7334"},"modified":"2024-05-24T02:23:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T02:23:59","slug":"bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Bone Marrow Transplant:  What you need to know?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #c01c7b;\">Table of Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know#q1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>What is Bone Marrow?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know#q2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>What is a Bone Marrow Transplant?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know#q3\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>What are the diseases for which BMT can be effective?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know#q4\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>Types of Bone Marrow Transplant:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know#q5\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>Matching of the donor and patient:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know#q6\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>What to expect during and are the procedure?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/transplantation\/bone-marrow-transplant-what-you-need-to-know#q7\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>What are the possible side effects?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"q1\"><strong>What is Bone Marrow?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"caps\">Bone marrow is a fat tissue found inside your bones, which contains stem cells that develop into different types of cells that your body needs. When these stem cells are damaged due to cancer, chemotherapy or any other disease, your body loses the ability to create healthy blood cells. It is in conditions like these that a bone marrow transplant is considered.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"q2\"><strong>What is a Bone Marrow Transplant?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) is a medical procedure that replaces diseased or damaged bone marrow with healthy blood-forming stem cells.<\/p>\n<p>The process involves taking healthy stem cells from the patient or a donor, filtering them and transfusing them into the patient\u2019s vein through a catheter. The cells will find their way into the bones through the bloodstream and start developing into mature blood cells. Stem cells can be collected from cells circulating in the blood (peripheral blood stem cells) or through bone marrow harvest or from Umbilical Cord.<\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\">Also Read:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/orthopedics\/what-is-the-function-of-bone-marrow-how-are-bone-marrow-tests-done\/\">What is the function of bone marrow? How are bone marrow tests done?<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"q3\"><strong>What are the diseases for which BMT can be effective?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leukemias (Blood or Bone marrow cancer)<\/li>\n<li>Lymphomas (Cancer of the lymphatic system)<\/li>\n<li>Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of plasma cells)<\/li>\n<li>Aplastic anaemia (A condition in which the body stops producing enough new blood cells)<\/li>\n<li>Immune deficiency disorders<\/li>\n<li>Thalassemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"n2_ss_slider_publish__option_code\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mode=\"id\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"q4\"><strong>Types of Bone Marrow Transplant:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Autologous BMT: In this kind of transplant, stem cells are taken from the patient\u2019s bone marrow or peripheral blood.<\/p>\n<p>Allogeneic BMT: Someone that shares the same genetic type (HCA Matched) as the patient becomes the donor. It can be a sibling, parent or an unrelated person who is a genetic match.<\/p>\n<p>Umbilical Cord Transplant: Stem cells taken from the umbilical cord of a newborn baby are used.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"q5\"><strong>Matching of the donor and patient:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7337 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bone-marrow-specimen-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"bone marrow specimen\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bone-marrow-specimen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bone-marrow-specimen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bone-marrow-specimen.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The matching process involves typing the Human Leukocyte Antigen tissue (HCA). There are about 100 HLA antigens in the human body and the higher the number of matching antigens, the beer the chances of a successful transplant.<\/p>\n<p>The sibling of the patient is considered the ideal donor. There is a 1 in 4 chance of siblings being a full match for Bone marrow transplantation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"q6\">What to expect during and are the procedure?<\/h2>\n<p>The transplant infusion is a painless procedure and doesn\u2019t require general <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/centers-of-excellence-and-specialties\/anesthesiology\">anaesthesia<\/a>. The stem cells are infused into the patient\u2019s body through a catheter that\u2019s surgically placed in a vein in the chest area.<\/p>\n<p>The patient will be closely monitored are the transplant and every step would be taken to prevent infections and other complications. Doctors will advise the patient on the medications to take and the diet\/lifestyle changes that need to be made.<\/p>\n<p>Regular follow-ups will be required for months to years are the transplant. The patient will have to undergo blood tests to keep track of the blood counts, which are indicative of how effective the transplantation is.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"q7\"><strong>What are the possible side effects?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/side-effects-1024x510.jpg\" alt=\"Side effects\" width=\"900\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/side-effects-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/side-effects-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/side-effects-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/side-effects.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bone marrow transplants are safer than ever before, but depending on various factors, like the type of transplant, pre-existing conditions, age and overall health of the patient, complications may arise.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infections<\/li>\n<li>Anaemia and Thrombocytopenia (low count of platelets)<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal irritation, Throat Pain<\/li>\n<li>Fluid overload<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory distress<\/li>\n<li>Organ damage<\/li>\n<li>Graft (transplant) failure<\/li>\n<li>Graft-versus-host disease (The donor\u2019s immune system reacts against the recipient\u2019s tissue)<\/li>\n<li>Fertility issues<\/li>\n<li>Eating disorders<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bone marrow transplant \u2013 Procedure and explanation\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wjmeFuHu73s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With newer methods to improve the effectiveness of the treatment and reduce complications and side effects, the prognosis and long-term survival rates of BMT patients are excellent.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/\">Kauvery<\/a> team has a highly experienced Transplant team, with experts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/centers-of-excellence-and-specialties\/oncology\">Oncology<\/a>, Haematology and Immunology along with other healthcare providers. You can rest assured that you can return to your normal routine fast and enjoy good quality of life.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Please contact us at <a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"tel:+91 9150277712\">+91 9150277712 <\/a> for approx. cost details.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0 What is a bone marrow transplant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A bone marrow transplant is a procedure to replace diseased or damaged bone marrow with healthy blood-forming stem cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0 What are the different types of bone marrow transplants?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are three main types: autologous (stem cells from the patient), allogeneic (stem cells from a matched donor), and umbilical cord transplant (stem cells from umbilical cord blood).<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. How is a bone marrow transplant performed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Healthy stem cells are collected from the patient or a donor, filtered, and infused into the patient&#8217;s bloodstream. The cells travel to the bone marrow and begin producing new blood cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0What are the possible side effects of a bone marrow transplant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Common side effects include infections, anemia, and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Who is a good candidate for a bone marrow transplant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bone marrow transplants are used to treat various blood cancers and blood disorders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What is the success rate of bone marrow transplants?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The success rate varies depending on the condition being treated and other factors. However, with newer methods, the prognosis and survival rates are improving.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Reviewed by Dr Suresh S Venkita, Group Medical Director, Kauvery Hospitals<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. 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