Bone Marrow Transplant Abroad

Risk factors for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)? A risk factor is something that affects your chance of getting a disease, such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be changed. Others, like a person’s age or family history, can’t be changed. But having a risk factor, or even several risk factors does not always mean that a person will get the disease, and many people get cancer without having any known risk factors. There are some known risk factors for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Increasing age: The risk of acute myelogenous leukemia increases with age. Acute myelogenous leukemia is most common in adults age 65 and older. Your sex: Men are more likely to develop acute myelogenous leukemia than are women. Previous cancer treatment: People who’ve had certain types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy may have a greater risk of developing AML. Exposure to radiation: People exposed to very high levels of radiation, such as sur...

What Is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The word “acute" in acute lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that the disease progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells, rather than mature ones. The word “lymphocytic" in acute lymphocytic leukemia refers to the white blood cells called lymphocytes, which ALL affects. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is also known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children, and treatments result in a good chance for a cure. Acute lymphocytic leukemia can also occur in adults, though the chance of a cure is greatly reduced.  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) Subtypes Doctors classify acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) into subtypes by using various tests. It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis since your subtype plays a large p...

Symptoms of leukaemia blood cancer  Leukemia symptoms are often mild at first but slowly worsen over time. Some people with chronic (slow-growing) leukaemia don’t notice any symptoms at all, and only find out they have the disease when they have a routine blood test. The symptoms of leukaemia depend on how many abnormal white blood cells are in the body, and where they collect. In cases of acute (fast-growing) leukaemia , abnormal white blood cells multiply rapidly and spill out from the bone marrow into the bloodstream, crowding out healthy blood cells, which can no longer do their job properly. In chronic leukaemia, abnormal white blood cells fail to die, and slowly build up in the bloodstream, bone marrow, and other organs. Common symptoms of leukaemia Some of the more common symptoms of leukaemia include: tiredness anaemia (paleness, weakness, breathlessness) repeated infections, for example mouth sores, infected cuts and scratches prone to bruising and bleeding. O...

What is Leukaemia? Leukaemia is the name given to a group of cancers that develop in the bone marrow. Under normal conditions the bone marrow contains a small number of healthy immature blood cells, sometimes called blast cells. These immature blood cells mature and develop into red cells, white cells and platelets, which are eventually released into the blood stream. Leukaemia originates in developing blood cells, which have undergone a malignant (cancerous) change. Instead of maturing properly, these cells grow and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion and interfere with normal blood cell production in the bone marrow . Most cases of leukaemia originate in developing white cells. In a small number of cases leukaemia develops in other blood-forming cells, for example in developing red cells or developing platelets. There are several different types and subtypes of leukaemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia ( ALL) . This is the most common type of leukemia in young children. ALL can al...

What is Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)? Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. AML is not a single disease. It is the name given to a group of leukaemias that develop in the myeloid cell line in the bone marrow. Myeloid cells are red blood cells, platelets and all white blood cells excluding lymphocytes. AML is characterised by an overproduction of immature white blood cells, called myeloblasts or leukaemic blasts. These cells crowd the bone marrow, preventing it from making normal blood cells. They can also spill out into the bloodstream and circulate around the body. Due to their immaturity, they are unable to function properly to prevent or fight infection. Inadequate numbers of red cells and platelets being made by the marrow can cause anaemia, easy bleeding, and/or bruising. You may hear other names for acute myeloid leukemia. Doctors may call it: Acute myelocytic leukemia Acute myelogenous leukemia Acute granulocytic leuk...

What is Bone Marrow? A part of bones called “bone marrow” create blood cells. Marrow is the soft, spongy tissue inside your bones. Bone marrow produces blood cells called “hematopoietic” stem cells. These cells will develop into many different kinds of cells. They can turn into more bone marrow cells. Or they can turn into any type of blood cell. Certain cancers and different types of diseases keep hematopoietic stem cells from developing normally. If they’re not normal, neither are the blood cells that they make. A stem cell transplant provides you new stem cells. The new stem cells can make new, healthy blood cells. It creates the following parts of the blood. Red Blood Cells: which carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. White Blood Cells: which fight infection. Platelets: which are responsible for the formation of clots.

Bone Marrow Transplant Abroad BMT Abroad is initiative by Global Medical Travel LLP, Founded by Vishal K Laroia and his team with an aim to spread more and more awareness amongst patients and their families about Bone Marrow/ Stem Cell Transplant Surgery in India for the treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia, Blood Disorders/ Blood Cancers like Aplastic Anemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Fanconi Anemia, Thalassemia, Leukemia, etc. We understand that, as someone living outside of India, seeking medical treatment in a new place can be confusing. But you can sit back and relax now because you are at the right place. We specialize in helping you find the best hospitals and doctors in India at affordable prices for bone marrow transplant surgery in India. India has been rapidly emerging as a hub for highly qualified professionals in the field of bone marrow transplantation. The country is widely recognized for its competent doctors and surgeons and world-class medical facilities. We have tie...