Bone Marrow Transplant Treatment in India
About Bone Marrow Transplant
Key Highlights
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Offers a potential cure for various blood cancers and genetic disorders.Replaces diseased bone marrow with healthy, functioning stem cells.Can be autologous (using patient's own cells) or allogeneic (using donor cells).Rebuilds the body's entire blood and immune system.Performed by specialized oncologists in dedicated transplant centers.
Who is this surgery for?
- Acute and chronic leukemias (e.g., AML, ALL, CML).
- Lymphomas (Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's).
- Multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders.
- Severe aplastic anemia and other bone marrow failure syndromes.
- Certain inherited immune or metabolic disorders (e.g., sickle cell disease, thalassemia).
- Some solid tumors requiring high-dose chemotherapy.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation including heart, lung, and kidney tests.
- Extensive blood tests and tissue typing to find a suitable donor (for allogeneic transplant).
- Dental check-up to prevent infections.
- Central venous catheter placement (e.g., Hickman line) for treatment and stem cell infusion.
- Fertility preservation counseling and procedures, if desired.
- Conditioning regimen with high-dose chemotherapy and/or radiation to destroy diseased marrow.
Risks & possible complications
- Infections due to severely weakened immune system (neutropenia).
- Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) where donor cells attack the patient's body.
- Graft failure, where the new stem cells do not engraft.
- Organ damage (e.g., to liver, lungs, heart) from conditioning therapy.
- Bleeding and anemia due to low platelet and red blood cell counts.
- Long-term risks include infertility, secondary cancers, and chronic health issues.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay in a sterile environment to prevent infection while blood counts recover.
- Frequent blood transfusions and medications to prevent infection and GVHD.
- Close monitoring for fever, infections, and signs of GVHD.
- Gradual return to normal activities over several months, avoiding crowds and sick contacts.
- Lifelong follow-up with the oncology team to monitor for late effects and disease recurrence.
- Nutritional support and physical therapy to rebuild strength.
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Typical hospital stay:
4-6 weeks
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full immune recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering bone marrow transplant in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for bone marrow transplant in India include Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Cytecare Hospital, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform bone marrow transplant. MediFyr helps you compare oncologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for bone marrow transplant compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Bone Marrow Transplant in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated oncologist teams and experience managing patients undergoing bone marrow transplant.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Priya Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Priya Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer and mother of two young children, had always been healthy. Over several months, she experienced increasing fatigue, frequent infections, and unexplained bruising. Blood tests revealed a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Her oncologist, Dr. Chen, explained that her best chance for a cure was an allogeneic bone marrow transplant, as chemotherapy alone carried a high risk of relapse. Priya's brother was a perfect match. The treatment was grueling; high-dose chemotherapy wiped out her immune system before the transplant. She spent weeks in isolation, battling nausea, mouth sores, and profound weakness, terrified she wouldn't see her kids grow up. The transplant itself was anticlimactic, an infusion of her brother's cells. Recovery was slow, marked by graft-versus-host disease causing a painful skin rash. A year later, Priya is in molecular remission. The emotional journey from despair to cautious hope was immense. She now volunteers to support other transplant patients, her gratitude for her brother and second chance at life shaping her new perspective.
Oncologists for Bone Marrow Transplant
Explore experienced oncologists who regularly perform bone marrow transplant and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 10 Years Experience
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- 25 Years Experience
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- 19 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Surgical Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Surgical Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Surgical Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 30 Years Experience
- Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Surgical Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 23 Years Experience
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- 19 Years Experience
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- 17 Years Experience
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