Bone Marrow Transplant Cost in India

What’s the current Bone Marrow Transplant Cost in India?

Who Needs Bone Marrow Transplant?

Hemoglobinopathies: Haemoglobin protein that imparts colour to the RBCs get attacked with multiple hereditary disorders.
Blood cancers like leukaemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma.
Patients with diseases that affect bone marrow formation, such as aplastic anaemia, sickle cell anaemia, and thalassemia.
Severe immune or autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, sclerosis, or Crohn’s disease.

Types of Bone Marrow Transplant

1. 1. 1. Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant: This pre-chemotherapy procedure involves the collection, freezing, and preservation of the patient’s blood cells, followed by the rescue transplant (the preserved cells are inserted back into the patient after chemotherapy or any radiation therapy).
      2. Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplant: In this surgery, the cancer specialist collects stem cells or blood cells from a family member.
      3. Haplo-Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplant: In this surgery, the cancer specialist collects stem cells or blood cells from an unrelated person with a 50% match for human leukocyte antigen (HLA), as it’s important to find someone whose bone marrow matches the patient’s marrow.
      4. Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant: This surgery is slightly different from an allogeneic transplant, where the stem cells or bone marrow are collected from a newborn baby’s umbilical cord right after birth. These cells are frozen and stored for future transplantation.
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Factors Affecting the Bone Marrow Transplant Cost in India

• The hospital’s location, reputation, infrastructure, facilities, admission fee, and the choice of room accommodated.
• Based on the city.
• Pre-evaluation costs, including diagnostics and screening tests.
• Cost of chemotherapy.
• Patient’s age and health status.
• The type of bone marrow transplant selected.
• Expertise and experience of the transplant surgeons.
• Pre- and post-treatment medical expenses.
• Post-surgery follow-ups.
• Insurance or policy coverage.

How is a Bone Marrow Transplant Performed?

Stage 1: Every patient undergoes a complete medical check-up for the evaluation of their bone marrow transplant suitability, including blood tests, chest X-ray and CT scan, heart and lung condition, and bone marrow check.

Stage 2: The patients are given a high dose of chemotherapy or radiotherapy to destroy the diseased marrow, followed by the administration of the stem cells or bone marrow cells through the Central Venous Line (CVL). Immunosuppressants are given to suppress the immune system and reduce the risk of rejection of new stem cells or bone marrow. Later, as pre-engraftment, the patients are kept in a clean room, where their infections are treated with antibiotics under blood and platelet transfusions.

Post-Surgical Care and Recovery Phase:

• In the first three months after the bone marrow transplant, the white blood cell count is monitored above the critical value; if the levels are normal or near-normal, the patient is ready for discharge.
• For the next twelve months, the patient has to undergo regular check-ups and blood tests (2–3 times a week) to check the WBC count, as there is a high risk of infections with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
• Patients are guided to rebuild the immune system for several months to a year. Autologous recovery takes 3-6 months, while allogeneic recovery can take 12-18 months.
• Patients are often prescribed to take immunosuppressants to support their recovery and prevent any complications.
• A healthy, well-balanced diet is crucial for healing and overcoming side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and mouth sores.

Make an Informed Decision For Stem Cell Transplant Cost.

The bone marrow transplant cost in India may vary depending on several factors, including the hospital, type of surgery performed, patient’s medical condition, and surgeon involved. For the most accurate and up-to-date cost information, it’s advisable to consult hospitals in your vicinity.

At Yashoda Hospitals, our expert hemato-oncogists and bone marrow transplant physicians look forward to discussing your options and helping you make informed decisions. Additionally, healthcare insurance may partly cover the bone marrow transplant cost, so it’s essential to check with your insurance provider. You can also explore a government subsidy or policy that may assist you in managing various bone marrow or stem cell treatment costs at Yashoda hospitals.