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Needles are inserted into the bone marrow of the pelvic bone for extraction. Mar
row harvesting takes about one hour.
Harvested bone marrow is processed to remove traces of bone and blood. A preserv
ative may be added to the harvested bone marrow and later frozen to keep the ste
m cells ready until needed. This method is known as cryopreservation. Stem cells
may be kept for long years using the cryopreservation method.
3. Preparation Regime
Treatment regime duration and components is different for each type of illness a
nd on average continued for 2 to 8 days.
4. Stem Cell Transplant
1 or 2 days after the preparation regime is completed arfempheil stem cell will
be infused quite similar to blood transfusion.
Whether autologus or allogeneic all frozen bone marrow or perigherl stem cell co
llected from the donor will be thawed beside the patient following necessary pre
parations and administered intravenously through the central catheter.
Bone marrow or perigherl stem cell can be collected transplant dry from donor an
d given to the pztrent unfrozen. Donor will begin mobilisation regime prior to t
he transplantation. Bone marrow will be collected on the day of transplantation
and administered intravenously without getting frozen.
5. Waiting for Engraftment
Engraftment is the successful incorporation of grafted bone marrow into the body
of the host resulting in generation of blood elements. This process takes betwe
en 10 to 35 days. Following engraftment patient s discharge condition and date wil
l be specified depending on factors like infection, intravenous medication and a
dequate oral nutrition intake.
6. Post-Engraftment Healing
First signs of healing after engraftment will take about 3 months. This period i
s spent near the hospital in Istanbul or Kocaeli. Patient will be asked to come
to the hospital for regular blood tests (weekly or shorter) during this period.
Patient s caretaker should be prepared to assist the patient during this period. P
atient and caretaker are trained accordingly. Physician or nurse may be contacte
d by phone at any time during this period whether a query or a complication. Che
ck-up intervals will become less frequent as the patient starts to recover.
7. Post-Healing Long Term Monitoring
Once engraftment is complete and the healing process begins patient and caretake
r will be informed on long-term transplant monitoring. Patient will receive in-d
epth evaluation and be given a report for the referring physician to monitor. Th
e farewell meeting appointment to take place with the participation of the physi
cian and nurse will provide comprehensive information to the patient and caretak
er on to do s, instances demanding notification, monitoring parameters, lifestyle,
diet and exercises. Referring physician nonetheless performs long-term monitori
ng; the patient is generally called up for the first assessment in approximately
3 months. Long-term monitoring plan is developed specifically for the patient d
epending on medication, degree of immune system recovery, graft versus host dise
ase and other complications that may develop.
Patients are also called to participate a vaccination programme at 12 and 24 mon
ths after engraftment.
Why Anadolu?
At Anadolu Medical Center s modern and tranquil atmosphere our internationally ren
owned and experienced team prepares personalized treatments for our patients, wh
ich makes a difference to them and their families.
Bone Marrow (Stem Cell) Inpatient clinic features 22 beds on two levels. There i
s a special divide section at the entrance of each patient room creating a speci
al section between the room and corridor. All staff of the BMU and (enter) pass
to the patient rooms through this special zone, which purifies the individual fr
om potential imported infections. This system significantly minimises risk of pa
tient contact with such infections
Our spacious rooms feature special hepafilters and are designed to provide the p
atient psychological and mental comfort during their stay. Hepafilters are also
installed in wards giving the patient the freedom to walk outside his or her roo
m. Besides a personal music system, cable TV and wireless internet each patient
room includes a specially designed orthopaedic bed.
At first application transplant candidate patients are requested to provide all
past medical records, laboratory results, screening and pathology reports. In th
e next stage patients will be asked to provide a detailed background story, whic
h is followed by an in-depth physical examination. The decision for transplant i
s given only after specialists evaluate benefits of treatment that will offer to
the patient.
Our department employs state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment technology to s
urgically treat cardiovascular and lung diseases. Its patients range from newbor
ns to adults.
To improve the quality of life, offering world-class health service,
Is an Institution pioneering in the field of strategic business partnerships and
is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine,
Offering expert staff, a patient-centered approach and successful medical practi
ces,
Raises the bar in Turkey using cutting edge technology,
Health services provided by qualified medical personnel approved by internationa
l authorities,
Is a senior in the field of Oncology with its Bone Marrow Transplant Center,
Treating patients from around the world,
Offering patient's families comfortable accomodation with its on campur hotel,
Improving an organization Constantly improving itself and involved with corporat
e social responsibility projects.