The success of an allogeneic transplant depends on how closely the donor cells match your own. You may also undergo radiation or chemotherapy to kill off all cancer cells or marrow cells before you get the new stem cells. Bone marrow transplants take up to a week. Therefore, you must make arrangements before your first transplant session.
These can include:. During treatments, your immune system will be compromised, affecting its ability to fight infections. This reduces your risk of being exposed to anything that could cause an infection. You can write down the answers or bring a friend to listen and take notes.
Some hospitals have counselors available to talk with patients. The transplant process can be emotionally taxing. Talking to a professional can help you through this process. The procedure is similar to a blood transfusion. During a bone marrow harvest, cells are collected from both hipbones through a needle. During leukapheresis, a donor is given five shots to help the stem cells move from the bone marrow and into the bloodstream.
Blood is then drawn through an intravenous IV line, and a machine separates out the white blood cells that contain stem cells.
A needle called a central venous catheter, or a port, will be installed on the upper right portion of your chest. This allows the fluid containing the new stem cells to flow directly into your heart. The stem cells then disperse throughout your body. They flow through your blood and into the bone marrow.
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Article Institute for Justice. This year, more than , Americans will be diagnosed with a serious blood disease. Leukemia a blood cancer will strike 44, Americans this year, including 3, children. It will kill about half of the adults and about of the children. Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer. Autologous stem cell transplant.
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Here are 2 ways to know if your transplant worked well. Your blood counts are back to safe levels. A blood count measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your blood.
At first, the transplant makes these numbers very low for 1 to 2 weeks. This affects your immune system and puts you at a risk for infections, bleeding, and tiredness. Your health care team will lower these risks by giving your blood and platelet transfusions. You will also take antibiotics to help prevent infections. When the new stem cells multiply, they make more blood cells.
Then your blood counts will go back up. This is one way to know if a transplant was a success. Your cancer is controlled. A cure may be possible for certain cancers, such as some types of leukemia and lymphoma.
For other diseases, remission of the cancer is the best possible result. Remission is having no signs or symptoms of cancer. As discussed above, you need to see your doctor and have tests regularly after a transplant. This is to watch for any signs of cancer or complications from the transplant, as well as to provide care for any side effects you experience.
This follow-up care is an important part of your recovery. It is important to talk often with your health care team before, during, and after a transplant. You are encouraged to gather information, ask questions, and work closely with your health care team on decisions about your treatment and care. In addition to the list above, here are some possible questions to ask.
Be sure to ask any question that is on your mind. What is the chance of finding a good match? Be the Match: About Transplant. Request Permissions. Approved by the Cancer. What are stem cells? What is bone marrow? These blood cells are very important and each one has a different job: Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body.
Platelets form clots to stop bleeding. What are the different types of transplant? The 2 main types are: Autologous transplant. If your health care team cannot find a donor match, there are other options.
How does an AUTO transplant work? How does an ALLO transplant work? What is recovering from a bone marrow transplant like? What to consider before a transplant Your doctor will recommend the best transplant option for you. Talk about these questions with your health care team and your loved ones: Can you describe the role of my family caregiver in taking care of me?
How long will I and my caregiver be away from work and family responsibilities? Will I need to stay in the hospital? If so, when and how long? Will my insurance pay for this transplant?
What is my coverage for my follow-up care?
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