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SUMMARY:Bone Marrow Transplant
DESCRIPTION:Date: 31 July 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30PM EAT \nModerator: Dr Matilda Ongondi \nDr. Rohini Radia – Bone Marrow Transplantation  \nBone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a potentially curative treatment for various blood cancers and benign hematologic conditions like sickle cell disease and aplastic anemia. It involves high-risk procedures requiring meticulous planning and long-term follow-up. \nThere are two main types: \nAutologous (using the patient’s own cells) and Allogeneic (using donor cells). Allogeneic BMT carries a higher treatment-related mortality (10–25%) and risk of complications such as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)\, infections\, and infertility\, but it is the only curative option for several conditions. Autologous BMT is safer (TRM <5%) and commonly used in myeloma and lymphomas. \nPatient and donor selection\, conditioning protocols\, and GVHD prophylaxis are tailored individually. Long-term follow-up is essential\, especially due to chronic GVHD and relapse risks. In sickle cell disease\, allogeneic HSCT offers a potential cure but requires careful risk-benefit consideration. \nSuccess in BMT depends on early identification\, thorough preparation\, and sustained multidisciplinary care beyond the immediate post-transplant period.
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/bone-marrow-transplant/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:CME 2025,Continuing Medical Education (CME)
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