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Bone Marrow Transplant

A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy marrow. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced. This treatment is commonly used for conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, and certain genetic disorders. There are two main types: autologous, where a patient receives their own cells, and allogeneic, where cells come from a donor. The process involves harvesting the cells, sometimes using chemotherapy or radiation to prepare the patient, and then infusing the healthy cells to help them produce new blood cells, promoting recovery and health.

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    A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure used to replace unhealthy bone marrow with healthy marrow. Bone marrow produces blood cells, and conditions like leukemia or other blood disorders can damage it. The process typically involves either collecting stem cells from a healthy donor or using the patient's own cells. After the patient undergoes treatment to eliminate diseased cells, the healthy cells are infused into their bloodstream. Over time, these healthy cells can rebuild the blood system, boosting the immune system and restoring normal blood cell production. This procedure can be life-saving for those with severe blood disorders.