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What is the similarity or difference between bone marrow transplant and stem cell transplant?

You may hear the terms “bone marrow transplant” and “stem cell transplant” used interchangeably, which can be confusing. The two terms describe the same treatment.

All transplants used to treat cancers of the blood or bone marrow involve stem cells which can come from bone marrow (your own or a donor’s), peripheral blood or umbilical cord blood.

How are autologous and allogeneic transplant systems different?

Autologous means using stem cells from your own body and allogeneic means from a matched donor, it could be someone from family or outside family. The transplant procedure will be the same; only the source of the stem cells is different.

Is the bone marrow transplant procedure same for children, as is for adults?

Yes, bone marrow transplant is more or less a same procedure, regardless of the patient’s age.

Does it take really long to recover from bone marrow transplant?

Every individual’s situation is unique, but most people can expect to spend at least 30 days in the hospital while your body rebuilds your immune system. It’s only after your doctor determines your immune system is strong enough, you will be allowed to go home. However, it can take several more months (or even years) after BMT for your immune function to fully recover.

How do I know if I can be a bone-marrow donor?

Becoming a bone-marrow donor begins with a simple cheek swab to analyze your DNA. If you are trying to donate to a relative, your doctor will check to see if you might be a match.

How early can I return to work after my bone marrow transplant?

After your transplant, you will be focusing on regaining your strength and stamina and most importantly, your immunity. You will also need to avoid crowds as you may be prone to infections. Though it is recommended to wait for 3-6 months following an autologous transplant before returning to work, and 6-12 months following an allogeneic transplant, still your doctor will be the best person to tell you will be ready to return to work.

How are the stem cells harvested for BMT?

During the stem cell harvesting, the patient will be made to lie down on a couch, and a transfusion will be put into the vein of each arm. Blood will be collected from one arm, into a machine which spins it to separate out the stem cells.

How important is it for the patient and the donor to have the same blood group?

Blood group matching is not mandatory. Instead, HLA typing in DNA must match some major markers for an ideal match.

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