What do you mean by Bone Marrow Transplantation? Let’s get back to basics, shall we? As we know that bone marrow is a highly specialized tissue which performs the important function of growth and differentiation of blood cells. Bone marrow transplantation is a process in which a patient with diseased bone marrow receives a healthy […]
What is a Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)? Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is the cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of lymph nodes and certain organs such as the spleen, thymus, bone marrow, etc. The lymph nodes consist of lymphocytes which are responsible for fighting against infections. It includes all types of lymphomas except […]
What is Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is the name given to the cancer of the lymphatic system, more specifically the lymphocytes. The most important risk factor of this type of cancer is a virus known as “Epstein-Barr Virus”. This virus usually attacks immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from HIV-AIDS or other immune-related disorders. Apart […]
What is Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia? Chronic Myeloid leukemia is a rare type of blood cancer of the myeloid cells that originate in the bone marrow. This is characterized by excessive proliferation of the white blood cells that are usually immature. These immature cells are unable to perform their function of fighting infection and diseases. Also, […]
The bone marrow treatment involves the replacing the diseased or the cancerous bone marrow of the patient with a healthy one. The basic function of the bone marrow is to produce the blood-forming cells which undergo growth and differentiation to become mature blood cells. These blood cells are then released in the bloodstream as red […]
What does Stem Cell Transplantation mean? There are certain conditions which directly affect the blood cells of the body. As a result of which all the functions performed by the blood such as supplying oxygen, nutrients, maintaining immunity etc. does not get done properly. The body becomes weak and shows certain signs& symptoms that show […]
What is a Leukaemia? This is the first question that comes into our mind, doesn’t it? It is a type of blood cancer in which there is an abnormal over-production of the white blood cells in the body. These excess white blood cells come in the way of normal functioning blood cells. As a result, […]
What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)? CLL is a type of blood cancer which occurs due to abnormal production of a certain type of blood cell known as “Lymphocytes”. Cancer is basically a drastic increase in a certain type of cells in the body. This sudden and uncontrolled production also causes a change in the […]
What is a Biopsy? Let us start with the most basic question: what is a biopsy? “Biopsy” is a type of invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure which involves the extraction of cells or tissues or a suspected mass from the body to examine it under the microscope. It is the most reliable way to confirm […]
What is a Sickle Cell Trait? Sickle cell trait is a defect in the genetic make-up of an individual. This results in the occurrence of abnormally sickle-shaped red blood cells with a defective hemoglobin chain (HbS). The patient suffering from sickle cell disease often suffers from oxygen deficiency to various vital organs of the body. […]
The bone marrow is a crucial tissue in the body. Any problem with it shows very drastically on the entire body. What is a Bone Marrow Transplant? The bone marrow is a store for all types of hematopoietic stem cells. Any damage to this tissue is a direct hindrance to the blood cells. The blood […]
What do we mean by a Bone Marrow? Let’s see! When we say bone marrow, we mean the soft, yellowish, gelatinous component present inside the bone. Bone is a hard structure and it is of two types mainly, the spongy and the cortical bone. The spongy bone is comparatively less hard and contains the active […]