Bone Marrow

Bone Marrow

• Skeletal System • Found in hollow interior of bones • Produces all of the different cells that make up the blood

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• Since 1987 the NMDP has helped more than 30,000 patients • Ranges depending on patients • Life expectancy adjusted for patients health and personal history

• Benefits more than 10,000 people with life threatening disease each year, of that 72% have leukemia.

• About 16 people die everyday just waiting

• Leukemia • Multiple Myploma • Anemia • Pancytopenia

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• Ages 18 to 60 and in good health

• Dead or alive

• Performed by oncologist, there are 9184 in the nation.

• After a day or two of chemotherapy or radiation treatment, the transplant occurs in the patients room; not in an OR

• Many factors can influence the cost of the procedure – Insurance coverage – Pre-existing heath – Insurance co-pay – Location of the facility

• Minimize pt’s exposure to bacteria, viruses, and fungi • Pt’s room air is filtered • Personal protective equipment • No fresh fruit, plant, or flower

• You can live a normal health life as long as your pre-health conditions allow • Side effects – – – – –

Fungal Infection heart and lung problems Hepatic veno-occlusive disease Bleeding Graft-versus-host-disease

• Frequent visits advised.

• Studies have shown most pt’s who undergo transplant and remain free of cancer have a good quality of life!!