Question 1

What are the different types of bone marrow transplants?

Accepted Answer

There are two main types: autologous transplants, where the patient's own stem cells are collected and reinfused after high-dose chemotherapy, and allogeneic transplants, where stem cells come from a matched donor, typically a sibling or unrelated donor found through a registry. The choice depends on the specific disease, its stage, and the patient's overall health.

Question 2

How long does a patient need to stay in the hospital for a bone marrow transplant?

Accepted Answer

A bone marrow transplant typically requires a hospital stay of 3 to 6 weeks. This includes the conditioning phase with chemotherapy or radiation, the transplant itself, and initial recovery while waiting for the new marrow to engraft and begin producing blood cells. Patients must remain in a sterile environment due to their severely weakened immune system during this period.

Country	Price Range
US	$30,000 – $60,000
India	$8,000 – $15,000
Israel	$15,000 – $30,000

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