What is Bone marrow Transplant
Bone Marrow Transplant is also called stem cell transplant. It is used to treat cancer and genetic disorders like leukaemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anaemia. Bone marrow produces RBC, WBC, and platelets. During Bone marrow transplant, healthy stem cells are implanted into the patient's body.
Types of Bone Marrow Donors
Autologous transplant - A bone marrow transplant is done by transplanting healthy stem cells in place of diseased stem cells. These healthy stem cells can be taken from the patient too. When the transplanted healthy stem cells are taken from the patient, then that transplant is autologous. The cost of this transplant is $35,000 to $50,000.
Allogeneic transplant - When the healthy stem cells are obtained from a different person who is a match, usually they are the patient’s family members, that transplant is an allogeneic transplant. The cost of this transplant is around $50,000 to $65,000.
Umbilical cord blood transplant - The umbilical cord has stem cells and these can be preserved. When these cells are used for a bone marrow transplant then that transplant is called an umbilical cord blood transplant. This transplant costs around $65,000 to $80,000.
Bone Marrow Transplant Cost in Cambodia and Other Countries
The bone Marrow Transplant procedure in Cambodia is affordable compared to many other countries. The fact is that Cambodia provides one of the cheapest treatments possible for Bone Marrow Transplants without compromising on their quality services, Here is a comparison of Bone Marrow Transplant costs in Cambodia with some popular medical tourism destinations:
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Country
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Cost of Bone Marrow Transplant (Approx.)
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Cambodia
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$ 35,000 to $ 80,000
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Turkey
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$ 58,500 to $ 71,500
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India
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$ 10,000 to $ 45,000
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United Kingdom
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$ 50,000 to $ 130,000
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Thailand
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$ 33,000 to $ 100,000
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United States
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$ 80,000 to $ 150,000
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These figures indicate the significant cost advantage offered by Cambodia for Bone Marrow Transplants, making it an attractive destination for medical tourists seeking quality treatment at an affordable price.
