A 44-year-old member asked:
What is it like going through a bone marrow transplantation?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
31 years experience
Intense regimen...: Typically bone marrow transplants completely destroy (ablate) your marrow, usually using a combination of intense chemo and radiation. The new marrow is infused by iv, and you must wait in hospital for these cells to repopulate your marrow (engraftment). Possible complications include infection and graft versus host disease (gvhd). You will spend alot of time in hospital and have close follow-up.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 21-year-old member asked:
When should bone marrow transplantation be performed?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Carsonanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Leukemia/Marrow Dis.: The actual indication depends on if it's a child or an adult. Common reasons are red blood disorders (aplastic anemia where red cells aren't made) and cancers of white blood cells (leukemia or lymphoma), multiple myeloma, very aggressive cancer treatments, inherited (genetic) diseases (such as thalassemia), and immune-system disorders (such as congenital neutropenia/low white cell count.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Which is the procedure of bone marrow transplantation?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Two types of procedu: There are 2 types; autologous(using your own marrow) and allogeneic(using a donors marrow). The marrow is taken either from the bones(hip bone) or from the peripheral blood. For allogeneic marrow transplant, a heavy dose of immune suppressive chemotherapy or radiotherapy is given prior to infusing the marrow. This leads to complete wipe out of blood cells and risk of serious infections for 3-4 wks.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 9, 2013
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.