Bone marrow is a soft, fatty tissue inside the bones where blood cells (red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells) are produced and developed. A bone marrow transplant is a procedure to transplant healthy bone marrow into a patient whose bone marrow is not functioning properly (that is diseased or damaged). Problems in bone marrow are often caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. Bone marrow transplant is also done to correct hereditary blood diseases....more »
Surgery Costs Report for Bone Marrow Transplant
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What is Bone Marrow Transplant? A bone marrow transplant is a procedure that transplants healthy bone marrow into a patient whose bone marrow is not working properly. A bone marrow transplant may be recommended for several conditions including hereditary blood diseases, hereditary metabolic diseases, hereditary immune deficiencies and various forms of cancer. The healthy bone marrow may be taken from the patient prior to chemotherapy or radiation treatment (autograft), or it may be taken from a donor (allograft)....more »
Who are candidates for Bone Marrow Transplant? Bone marrow is a soft, fatty tissue inside the bones. This is where blood cells (red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells) are produced, and where they develop. Red and white blood cells and platelets are needed for blood clotting, carrying oxygen and fighting off diseases and infection. In a disease of the blood cells - especially cancers such as leukemia - high doses of chemotherapy may be required to destroy the cancer. However, this also destroys normal blood cells.
In other cases in which hereditary or acquired disorders cause abnormal blood cell production, transplantation of healthy bone marrow may correct these problems. Transplanted bone marrow will restore production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
A bone marrow transplant may be recommended for:
Bone marrow transplants use stem cells, immature cells that help produce blood cells....more »
What are alternatives to Bone Marrow Transplant? There are no alternatives to a bone marrow transplant though there are a few different types of bone marrow transplants. In each type of transplant, immature cells known as stem cells help blood cells develop. The following are three types of transplants:
How do you prepare for Bone Marrow Transplant? You will be given high doses of chemotherapy or radiation before the transplant. Prior to any surgery, your doctor will give you a complete medical examination and evaluate your overall health and your health history. You may be required to get additional tests such as X-rays and lab tests. Your doctor will also review with you the potential risks and benefits of the operation and will ask you to sign a consent form. It is important that you ask questions and be sure you understand the reason for the surgery as well as the risks. It is important that you inform your doctor if you have allergies to any medications, what medications you are taking, and if you have bleeding problems. It is also important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant.
Your doctor will also give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Carefully following these instructions will help your surgery go more smoothly.
Depending on the circumstances of your surgery, you may be instructed to do the following:
What is the Bone Marrow Transplant recovery process? Recovery from a bone marrow transplant is lengthy and can take up to six months to resume normal activities, including returning to full-time work. In the first several weeks, you will be weak and tired and will want to sleep and rest frequently. You will return to the medical center for frequent follow-up visits for medication, blood transfusions and monitoring.
During the first three months after the transplant, you will be vulnerable to complications due to the fact that your white blood cell counts will be very low and incapable of providing normal protection against every day viruses and bacteria. You should refrain from going to crowded public places such as movie theatres and grocery stores to avoid contact with potential infection.
The most common complications occur in the first few months after a bone marrow transplant. Your doctor will watch your progress closely for any of the following:
What is the cost of Bone Marrow Transplant? A variety of factors may influence the cost of the surgery. They include:
These factors vary depending on you and your situation. The cost of each procedure can vary dramatically based upon age, location, gender, and insurance coverage. HealthGrades provides detailed cost estimates which include the costs of the procedure, drugs, hospital stay, and more. Each cost estimate is easy to understand and provides medical terms you need to know.
The detailed cost estimate for Bone Marrow Transplant, includes costs for:
Surgery Cost Report for Bone Marrow Transplant
Where can I find a Bone Marrow Transplant doctor or surgeon? Bone Marrow Transplant is typically performed by doctors specializing in Oncology. Nationally, there are 9184 practicing Oncologists. HealthGrades offers detailed physician reports to help you find a qualified Bone Marrow Transplant doctor or surgeon in your area, which includes disciplinary actions, patient feedback, background information, and more. Start your search now!
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