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 blood cells and bone marrow.
- Aplastic anemia
- Hemoglobin abnormalities like thalassemia
- Red Blood cell disorders like sickle cell anemia
- White blood cell disorders like congenital neutropenia
- Chemotherapy
Stem cell transplant is one of the recent modes for treatment for many marrow cell disorders. The cost of treatment in India is one of the lowest compared to most other countries. The quality of the treatment is also top-notch and is provided by professional experts.
The starting price of stem cell therapy in India is around $9,000-$10,000.
Stem cell treatments in other countries:
Stem cell therapy in Nigeria is also placing their feet into the research. Studies are being performed for stem cell therapy in these regions and patients are receiving treatment. But this is still at a smaller scale and only a few hospitals with multi-specialties are able to provide this.
Stem cell therapy in Ghana is one of its recent advancements. The first stem cell therapy procedure was performed in the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. This was done for the treatment of sickle cell anemia. The entire procedure costs about $15,000 to $20,000. The surgical team and doctors did share their problem of lack of adequate staff and facilities.
Multiple myelomas is a rare type of blood cancer which is seen more commonly in African-Americans. Despite this, there are very few resources in countries like Kenya. The facilities to quickly diagnose this condition seems to be lacking. The expertise that is needed for long-term treatments like stem cell therapy is also not easily available. Apart from that, the cost of medications, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy is also too high for a common man.
Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of diseases which are caused due to defective bone marrow. This condition is seen more commonly in African countries like Nigeria. Despite this, the availability of treatment is very scarce. Many individuals are seen making international trips to countries like India for an affordable treatment which come with state-of-the-art technology. The cost of treatment in Nigeria is also pretty high which begins at the range of $20,000 to $50,000.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia is another type of white blood cell cancer. Leukemia is one of the leading causes of death in many countries, especially the United Arab Emirates. The treatment options are available at too high a price for the common working-class man to afford. The initial cost of treatment begins at $20,000 and sometimes goes up to $50,000 also which makes it unaffordable for many.
While looking at the price-points and the quality of treatment, one can easily deduce that the advanced treatments like stem cell therapy is not as easily available in many countries. When available, they are more expensive than what can be afforded. There is also a steady increase in the number of people visiting India for such treatments.
About BloodCancerCure:
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Related FAQs:
1) Q: What accounts for the most affordable stem cell cost?
A: Adipose-derived stem cells are the most affordable ones. Although the stem cell therapy in itself is expensive and harvesting stem cell from adipose fat is comparatively cheaper than harvesting from bone marrow or teeth. So, in terms of stem cell cost efficacy, this one is the most preferred one and is really getting common day by day because of its cost-effectiveness.
2) Q: Why do stem cell cost vary from case to case?
A: A patient with complex diseases bears a higher cost of stem cell therapy. Since it requires a systemic approach to deal with all the conditions which arise before during and even after the stem cell therapy. The stem cell cost might even double because of involvement of treatment for diseases like multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis etc.
3) Q: Which complications can further increase stem cell cost?
A: Any allergic reaction, rejection of transplant, graft-versus-host disease etc can all add up to stem cell cost individually or all together. As per the case different conditions might appear as complications post procedure and its treatment will add up the cost in whole. As a precaution, you must share your complete medical history along with ongoing medications to avoid any unwanted reaction due to that.