Stem Cell Transplant in India

  • A medical procedure that replaces damaged or destroyed bone marroww with healthy stem cells.
  • Essential for treating various blood disorders, cancers, and genetic conditions.
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Indications for Stem Cell Transplant

  • Leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
  • Conditions like thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
  • Certain severe autoimmune conditions where traditional treatments fail.

Types of Stem Cell Transplants

1. Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

  • Uses the patient’s own stem cells, often harvested before high-dose chemotherapy.

1. Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

  • Uses the patient’s own stem cells, often harvested before high-dose chemotherapy.

1. Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

  • Uses the patient’s own stem cells, often harvested before high-dose chemotherapy.

3. Innovative Techniques

  • Development of less toxic conditioning regimens and improved GVHD management.

Pre-Transplant Evaluation

1. Comprehensive Assessment

  • Medical assessment, clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and imaging diagnostics to assess eligibility.

2. Donor Matching

  • HLA typing and finding a suitable donor for allogeneic transplants.
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Procedure of Stem Cell Transplant

1. Preparation Phase

  • Conditioning regimen involving chemotherapy or radiation to prepare the body.
  • Administration of stem cells through an intravenous line.
  • Monitoring for complications, managing side effects, and ensuring proper recovery.

Challenges and Risks

1.Immediate Complications

  • Risk of infections, bleeding, and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in allogeneic transplants.

2.Long-Term Risks

  • Potential for secondary cancers, organ damage, and psychological effects.
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Leading Stem Cell Transplant Centers in India

1. Prominent Hospitals

  • Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, AIIMS, and others with specialized kidney transplant programs
  • Availability of experienced nephrologists and advanced medical technologies.

Cost and Financial Aspects

1.Cost Breakdown

  • Summary of costs associated with pre-transplant evaluations, the transplant surgery, and post-operative care.
  • Information on coverage options and financial assistance available for patients.

Conclusion

1.Summary of the Importance of Stem Cell Transplant

  • A vital treatment option that can offer hope and improved quality of life for patients with severe conditions.

2.Encouragement for Awareness and Timely Action

  • Importance of seeking timely medical advice and treatment options.
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Departments

Bone Marrow Transplant

Liver Transplant

Heart Transplant

Kidney Transplant

Stem Cell Transplant

Related Hospitals

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Max Super Specialty Hospital Gurgaon

Artemis Hospital (Gurgaon)

Jaypee Hospital Noida Delhi NCR India

Narayana Superspecialty Hospital Gurgaon

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