How does a bone marrow transplant work?

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How does a bone marrow transplant work?

How does a bone marrow transplant work?

A bone marrow transplant involves taking cells that are normally found in the bone marrow (stem cells), filtering those cells, and giving them back either to the donor (patient) or to another person. The transplant is a part of special therapy that is given to save lives of cancer patients and certain other diseases.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

What is bone marrow, and why is it important?

Bone marrow is found in the center of most bones and has many blood vessels. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow marrow consists of fat and stem cells that produce cartilage and bones in the body.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

Which doctor should I see for hemoglobin?

One can see a general practioner (GP) for low hemoglobin.

Last updated on 10 May 2023