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What is bone marrow, bone marrow transplantation and why it is done?
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue that fills bone cavities and is responsible for producing blood elements like white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. During the treatment of cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, a high doses of chemotherapy and radiotherapy damages bone marrow and body fall short of blood cells. In such cases, damaged bone marrow is replaced by new one either from donor, whose HL-A (human compatibility antigens) are similar to that of patient-the process termed as allogenic bone marrow transplant or from patient itself –the process called autologous bone marrow transplant.
Why India is famous for bone marrow transplantation?
Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) started in India during the beginning of 1983, since then the process catch up slow but steady growth. No doubt, India is a small country in comparison to the US and Europe but the health care facilities India providing to its global clients are far more excellent and cost effective too.
Cost for BMT in the US is estimated to $250,000 and in the UK it is about £150,000; however the process with the same expertise and success rate is delivered in just $30,000 in India.
Another major reason behind India’s popularity in BMT is the availability of world class infrastructure equipped with advanced tools and techniques. Doctors in India are highly qualified, competitive, well trained and experienced that makes the patient feel safe, secure and heal fast.
Suggested hospitals for bone marrow transplant:
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Jaslok Hospital
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Apollo Hospitals
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
- Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
Contact Addresses:
Tata Memorial Hospital,
Dr. E Borges Road, Parel,
Mumbai - 400 012 India
Tel. +91-22- 24177000, 24146750 - 55
Fax: +91-22-24146937
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Jaslok Hospital
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
15 Dr G Deshmukh Marg,
Mumbai – 400026, INDIA
Tel: 56573313 / 56573321
Fax: 23520508
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Christian Medical College,
Department of Directorate,
Vellore- 632004, Tamil Nadu, India. |
Apollo Hospital Groups
Mr. Z. Venketeshwar Reddy,
CEO, Apollo Telemedicine
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500033, India
Phone Number: 91 40 2360 7777 |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110029
New Delhi, India
Phone: 91-11-2658-8500 / 8700 / 9900
Fax: 91-11-2658-8663/8641 |
Gujarat Cancer Research Institute,
Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa,
Ahmedabad-380 016.
Gujarat, INDIA
91-79- 2268 1451 Main Phone
91-79-2268 1433 Direct
91-79-2268 5490 Fax
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