Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Pediatric blood and marrow transplantation is a medical procedure used to treat children with certain serious blood disorders, like leukemia or severe anemia. It involves replacing unhealthy bone marrow, which produces blood cells, with healthy cells from a donor. The process begins with the child receiving high-dose chemotherapy or radiation to eliminate the diseased cells. Then, healthy stem cells are infused into the child's bloodstream, where they travel to the bone marrow and begin to create new, healthy blood cells. This procedure can be life-saving, helping children recover and return to healthier lives.