What is Bone marrow Transplant?
Bone Marrow Transplant is also called stem cell transplant. It is used to treat cancer and genetic disorders like leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. 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
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Autologous transplants: The patient's healthy stem cells are used to replace the damaged bone marrow. The patient is the donor in this process. $25,000 to $,40,000 is the average cost for this type of transplant.
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Allogeneic transplants: The donor stem cells for this procedure are provided by a donor, usually a sibling. Siblings often share the same genetic makeup. This procedure is more costly because medical tests and examinations must be completed by the donor in addition to the patient. The expense of this kind of transplant might range from $40,000 to $55,000.
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Umbilical cord blood transplant: The umbilical cord is full of stem cells. These stem cells can be preserved so that these stem cells can be used in the future for any transplants. This procedure can cost around $55,000 to $70,000.
Bone Marrow Transplant Cost in Cape Town Vs Other Countries
Cape Town offers highly cost-effective Bone Marrow Transplant procedures compared to many other countries. Here is a comparison of Bone Marrow Transplant costs in Cape Town with some popular medical tourism destinations:
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Country
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Cost of Bone Marrow Transplant (Approx.)
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Cape Town
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$ 25,000 to $ 70,000
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United Kingdom
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$ 50,000 to $ 130,000
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India
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$ 10000 to $ 45000
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Thailand
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$ 33000 to $ 100000
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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 Cape Town for Bone Marrow Transplant, making it an attractive destination for medical tourists seeking quality treatment at an affordable price.
