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Any type of blood cell that the body requires can be created from blood stem cells, which are produced in the bone marrow. In order to replace ageing and worn-out blood cells, stem cells divide and develop continuously throughout the body into various types of blood cells. They daily generate billions of brand-new blood cells. Many major health issues may arise if the stem cells are unable to produce enough new blood cells. Infections, anaemia, and bleeding are a few of these potential issues.

Life requires healthy stem cells. Stem cell transplantation may be the most effective treatment when cancer or cancer treatments kill the stem cells. The process of receiving healthy stem cells to replace diseased stem cells is known as stem cell transplantation, often known as a bone marrow transplant.

High doses of chemotherapy are given to the patient before to SCT, as well as radiation therapy occasionally, to get their body ready for transplantation. "Conditioning treatment" is the term used for this. As soon as the stem cells are infused into the patient's bloodstream, they move to the bone marrow where they start the process of producing new, healthy blood cells like RBC and white blood cells. The term "engraftment" refers to this procedure.

Stem cell transplantation techniques

The patient's own stem cells are used in autologous transplants. These cells are taken out, treated, and then put back into the person's body after a conditioning period.

Stem cells from a donor are used in allogeneic transplantation. A donor could be a close relative or an unrelated third party.

stem cell transplantation with less force. Although the chemotherapy used is less intense than in an allogeneic transplant, the stem cells are still from a healthy individual (the donor).

It is far less frequent to perform a syngeneic transplant. Because it can only be performed on identical twins, syngeneic transplantation is uncommon. The recipient twin and donor twin must also share the same tissue type and genetic make-up.

Transplantation Preparation

A complex medical operation, stem cell transplantation. Patients will go through a number of medical tests to make sure they are in good enough health for the process before having a transplant.

Selecting a caregiver is crucial for patients getting ready for transplants. A caretaker may occasionally be a lone individual, but frequently a group of people might chip in throughout the process. After being released from the hospital, a patient should have a caregiver at their side at all times in case any unforeseen issues occur and assistance is required. The caregiver will need to offer daily assistance during recuperation once the patient has returned home, in addition to medical and emotional support. Members of the patient's medical team will instruct the caregiver in the skills required to provide care for the patient.