Hematopoietic stem cell transplant

A hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is a medical procedure used to treat certain blood disorders, cancers like leukemia, or conditions like severe anemia. It involves replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells that can produce new blood cells. These stem cells can come from the patient (autologous transplant) or a matched donor (allogenic transplant). The procedure helps restore the body's ability to create blood cells, enhancing immunity and overall health, especially after intensive treatments like chemotherapy that may have harmed the bone marrow.