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Chennai Woman Receives Life-Saving Stem Cell Transplant from Poland
Stem cells from Poland save Chennai woman battling rare blood cancer
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A 23-year-old woman in Chennai, India, diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), received a successful bone marrow transplant using donor stem cells from Poland after no family match was found. The procedure was facilitated by Rela Hospital and DKMS Foundation, overcoming logistical challenges due to global transport disruptions.
- 01The patient's condition was classified as high-risk due to multiple genetic abnormalities, necessitating an early stem cell transplant.
- 02Rela Hospital collaborated with DKMS Foundation to identify a compatible unrelated donor through an international registry.
- 03The foundation waived approximately €11,000 (around ₹10 lakh) in costs related to donor procurement and transportation.
- 04Despite global air transport disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, the stem cells were safely transported from Poland to Chennai.
- 05The patient underwent chemotherapy before the transplant and was treated in a specialized isolation unit to prevent infections.
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A 23-year-old woman from Chennai, India, suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), received a crucial bone marrow transplant using stem cells sourced from Poland. After experiencing symptoms such as persistent fever and severe fatigue, she was diagnosed with AML, which was categorized as high-risk due to multiple genetic abnormalities. With no matching donor in her family, Rela Hospital collaborated with the DKMS Foundation to find a suitable unrelated donor through an international registry. Despite challenges posed by global air transport disruptions related to the Iran conflict, the stem cells were successfully transported to Chennai. The foundation waived nearly €11,000 (around ₹10 lakh) in costs for donor procurement and transportation. Following the transplant, the patient responded well to treatment, achieving successful engraftment of neutrophils and platelets, and was monitored in a specialized isolation unit under strict infection-control protocols.
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This successful transplant provides hope for other patients in Chennai and India facing similar life-threatening conditions, highlighting the importance of international donor registries.
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