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<br><br>Bone Marrow Transplant Procedure | Dr. Murali Subramanian, explains about Bone Marrow transplants types, who need it, and how to prepare for it eventually.<br>To know more about Bone Marroe Transplant, visit: <br>http://www.drmuralisubramanian.com/blog/bone-marrow-transplant/
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Presentation Overview TODAY'S DISCUSSION What Is a Bone Marrow Transplant? Who Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant Types of Bone Marrow Transplant How to Prepare for a Bone Marrow Transplant?
What Is a Bone Marrow Transplant? A bone marrow transplant is a procedure that is performed to replace the bone marrow that may have been damaged either by disease or by treatments such as chemotherapy. Bone marrow transplant involves promoting the growth of new bone marrow.
Why bone marrow is essential? Bone marrow is essential because they help in the following. • Manage red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body • Manage white blood cells, which fight infection • Manage platelets, which are responsible for the formation of clots
Who Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant A patient whose stems cells are damaged due to chronic infections, disease, or cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can undergo bone marrow transplant. Some reasons for a bone marrow transplant procedure include: • Aplastic anaemia: • Leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma • Chemotherapy • Congenital neutropenia • Sickle cell anaemia • Thalassemia
Types of Bone Marrow Transplant • Autologous Transplants • Allogeneic Transplants
How to Prepare for a Bone Marrow Transplant? The patient needs to undergo several tests to identify what type of bone marrow cells is required. Also, the patient must take extreme precautions as the immune system is suppressed. It is essential to discuss with your doctor about any concerns you may have. Doctors can clarify all the doubts, fear, and anxieties that a patient or a loved one may have. It is essential to be prepared and aware of potential side-effects.
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