How is bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant done?
First, the doctor collects stem cells to be used later to replace the destroyed or treated marrow. Stem cells are highly specialized cells that can renew the body’s cells. Transplanted stem cells can restore the bone marrow’s ability to make blood. For this procedure, stem cells are collected from the bone marrow or from circulating blood, also called peripheral blood stem cell or PBSC transplants. What is the difference between a bone marrow transplant and a stem cell transplant? If the stem cells are taken from bone marrow, the procedure is called a bone marrow transplant. If the stem cells are taken from blood samples from the patient or a donor, it’s called a stem cell transplant. The choice of which to use depends on many factors, including the illness and the health of the person’s own marrow. Which kind of stem cells will I need? The decision depends on your disease and other health factors. Your doctor will determine whether to use your own blood-forming cells or cells collecte
