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How old do you have to be to have a bone marrow transplant?
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No absolute age.: There isn't an absolute age. However, for young children, there are separate pediatric bone marrow transplant programs. Check with a pediatric program in your area for their protocols.
Answered 9/9/2014
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Any age: A bone marrow transplant can be done on infants < 1 year old. There are some upper age limits for elderly patients depending on the type of transplant.
Answered 7/5/2012
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