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Bone Marrow Transplant: Types, Process & Survival Rates

📅 Jun 16, 2026•⏱ 4 min read
Bone Marrow Transplant: Types, Process & Survival Rates

A bone marrow transplant replaces damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells. It is a life-saving treatment for many blood cancers.

Types of BMT

  • Autologous (self cells)
  • Allogeneic (donor cells)
  • Haploidentical (half-match donor)

Conditions treated

  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myeloma
  • Aplastic anemia

The process

  1. Evaluation
  2. Conditioning (chemo)
  3. Transplant
  4. Recovery in isolation
  5. Follow-up

Success rates

60-90% depending on disease and donor match.

Cost

USD 18,000-28,000 in India. See the detailed BMT cost guide.

Frequently asked questions

How long is recovery after BMT?

Several weeks in isolation, followed by months of monitored recovery.

Do I need a matched donor?

For allogeneic BMT yes; haploidentical (half-match) options widen donor availability.