Types of Bone Marrow Donors
Autologous transplant - Healthy stem cells from the patient are collected and then transplanted in place of the diseased bone marrow. The diseased stem cells are eliminated by a heavy dose of chemotherapy or radiation therapy from the body of the patient. $7,000 to $10,000 is the amount that this transplant will cost you.
Allogeneic transplant - The healthy stem cells are collected from the family members of the patient who are a match for them. The diseased bone marrow of the patient is eliminated by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This type of transplant is called an allogeneic transplant. $10,000 to $14,000 is the amount that this transplant will cost you.
Umbilical cord blood transplant - The umbilical cord of a newborn has many stem cells. These stem cells can be preserved and can be used in a bone marrow transplant to replace the damaged stem cells of the body. $14,000 to $17,000 is the amount that this transplant will cost you.
Bone Marrow Transplant Cost in Chattogram vs Other Cities
Chattogram offers highly cost-effective Bone Marrow Transplant procedures. Here is a cost comparison of Bone Marrow Transplant in popular medical tourism destinations:
City, Country
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Cost of Bone Marrow Transplant (Approx.)
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Chattogram, Bangladesh
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$ 7,500 to $ 17,000
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$ 50,000 to $ 60,000
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Delhi, India
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$ 10,000 to $ 40,000
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London, UK
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$ 50,000 to $ 130,000
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Bangkok, Thailand
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$ 33,000 to $ 1,00,000
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Dubai, UAE
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$ 60,000 to $ 1,20,000
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These figures indicate the approximate cost advantage offered by Chattogram for Bone Marrow Transplants, making it an attractive destination for medical tourists seeking quality treatment at an affordable price.