FAQ

Question 1

Are specialized pediatric bone marrow transplant centers different from adult facilities in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are specialized pediatric bone marrow transplant centers in India with expertise in treating children. These centers offer child-friendly environments, pediatric-trained staff, and age-appropriate care.

Question 2

What happens if a bone marrow transplant doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

Specialists might have the option to utilize an alternate line blood unit or a grown-up giver all things being equal. Other treatment choices might incorporate clinical preliminaries, treatment with white platelets from your contributor (benefactor lymphocyte imbuement), and strong consideration. Get some information about your choices.

Question 3

Are siblings good bone marrow matches?

Accepted Answer

A brother or sister is most likely to be a match. There is a 1 in 4 chance of your cells matching. This is called a matched related donor (MRD) transplant. Anyone else in the family is unlikely to match.

Question 4

What is the most common complication of bone marrow transplantation?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infections is the most common complication a patient’s face after the treatment. Viral, fungal and other infections can also occur. Some infections can develop later on, weeks to months after the transplant.

Question 5

What are the chances of finding a bone marrow match?

Accepted Answer

The Match Registry ranges from 29% to 79% depending on ethnic background

Question 6

What are the side effects of bone marrow transplant?

Accepted Answer

Mouth and throat pain
Nausea and vomiting
Infection
Bleeding and transfusions
Interstitial pneumonitis and other lung problems
Graft-versus-host disease
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD)
Graft failure

Question 7

What is the success rate of bone marrow transplant?

Accepted Answer

A 2016 study of over 6,000 adults with AML found that people who received an autologous bone marrow transplant had a 5-year survival rate of 65%.

Question 8

What is the life expectancy after a bone marrow transplant?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a bone marrow relocate, who can get by for no less than 5 years after hematopoietic cell relocate with next to no signs and side effects of backslide of the first infection, have greater likelihood of making due for an additional 15 years. In any case, an ordinary future isn't totally accomplished.

Question 9

How serious is a bone marrow transplant?

Accepted Answer

A bone marrow transplant has various dangers. Certain individuals experience insignificant issues with a bone marrow relocate, while others can have serious intricacies that require treatment or hospitalization.

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