Diseases treatable by bone marrow and stem cell transplantation:
Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation is a procedure where unhealthy bone marrow is replaced with stem cells. Bone marrow, also known as "marrow," is a somewhat solid tissue found inside long bones.
The function of bone marrow is to produce blood in mammals and birds, generating approximately half a trillion blood cells daily. Marrow constitutes about 4% of the body's total weight, and bone marrow and stem cell transplantation are used to treat various serious diseases.
Diseases treatable by bone marrow and stem cell transplantation:
- Leukemia:
A malignant cancer affecting the blood, diagnosable through blood tests and bone marrow analysis.
- Aplastic anemia:
Categorized among rare diseases and diagnosed through blood tests or bone marrow biopsy.
- Hemoglobinopathies:
Caused by abnormalities in hemoglobin formation and prevalent in certain regions.
- Immune deficiency:
Encompasses various diseases such as AIDS, allergies, immunodeficiency, lupus, and others.
