The increasing medical advancements in recent years in India have taken the entire world by storm. Modern and advanced India is carving a niche for its own identity by providing effective and affordable medical treatments for such diseases which are a global issue these days. The cost-effectiveness of the medical procedures like BMT in India […]
A bone marrow transplant(BMT) or also known as stem cell transplant recently is the only treatment for several types of cancers. Like Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia, some blood diseases, and for several kinds of Lymphomas etc. The bone marrow transplant cost also varies significantly for different cases as per the requirement of the disease treatment. In […]
Do you know? “Lymphoma Cancer” is the fifth leading cause of death in the United Kingdom! Yes, it is true. This makes it all the more necessary to know about it. We at BloodCancerCure aim to answer all your questions. What is Lymphoma Cancer? Cancer that starts from the lymphatic system is called “lymphoma Cancer”. […]
Anemia is a common disease in many parts of the world. For a common man, it is mainly characterized by a deficiency of iron in the body. But medically, it is the deficiency of iron-carrying protein – hemoglobin which is responsible for transportation of oxygen and nutrients in the body. All this takes place in the […]
Stem cell transplant is a mode of treatment which replaces the faulty blood-cell forming marrow with healthier marrow cells. The faulty bone marrow cells may be because of any injuries, infections, diseases and disabilities and even chemotherapy. Stem cell transplant is also called a bone marrow transplant. Where is bone marrow transplant needed? Cancers of the […]
What is Aplastic Anemia: Aplastic Anemia is a condition in which there is a shortage of red blood cells due to suppression of the bone marrow. This condition frequently occurs due to chemical agents, infections or even due to nutritional deficient. The patient may complain of symptoms like increased blood clots called petechiae, hemorrhages and fatigue. They are […]
What is Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia is a type of cancer of the white blood cells which leads to rapid multiplication and formation of abnormal dysfunctional units. The condition causes various symptoms like sudden weight loss, night sweats, and fever. Chronic myeloid leukemia occurs due to a genetic mix-up of a chromosome called […]
Let us first try to understand, what is Beta Thalassemia? Beta Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. It is characterized by reduced or defective production of beta-chains in hemoglobin (a component of blood). As a result of which, the patient may experience severe anemia or can remain clinically asymptomatic. Globally, an incidence of beta thalassemia […]
What do we actually mean by the Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease! Sounds familiar? Yes, it is a common chronic blood disorder which generally shows anemia-like symptoms in the affected population. Sickle-cell disease is a rare disorder in India with less than 1 million cases per year. But it is a fairly common condition […]
What is a Stem Cell Transplant? There are many diseases which are nowadays being cured by stem cells. But what actually are “stem cells”? These are basically the precursor cells which mature into different types of blood cells, namely, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. There is also another term – “bone marrow […]
Bone Marrow is the soft gelatinous tissue found inside the bones of the human body. It is mainly responsible for the production and maturation of blood-forming stem cells in the body. These mature stem cells are then released into the peripheral bloodstream where they differentiate into the three types of blood cells, namely, the red […]
What is a Cancer? Cancer, as we know, is the abnormal proliferation of certain cells of the body which goes out of control. Cancer can develop practically in all parts of the body. There are two types of cancerous lesions that are found in the human body. These are: Benign Cancer: It is the less […]