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What causes bone marrow cancer?

What causes bone marrow cancer?

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What causes bone marrow cancer?

The causes are exactly not known however exposure to atomic radiation, certain viruses, including HIV, hepatitis, some retroviruses, and some herpes viruses. a suppressed immune system or plasma disorder. genetic conditions or a family history of bone marrow cancer

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does a bone marrow transplant work?

A bone marrow transplant involves taking cells that are normally found in the bone marrow (stem cells), filtering those cells, and giving them back either to the donor (patient) or to another person. The transplant is a part of special therapy that is given to save lives of cancer patients and certain other diseases.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is the cost of a bone marrow biopsy?

The cost varies from lab to lab. They are in the range of 1500 to 2500 Rupees

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is it reasonable to be sedated during a bone marrow biopsy?

Yes, one gets a local anesthesia before the bone marrow test to numb that area during aspriation/biopsy. Without the local anesthesia it will be very difficult to perform this test and it is also not advisable to do it without local anesthesia.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can leukemia be diagnosed through a blood test?

Yes leukemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect leukemic cells.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What do myelocytes in the blood mean?

Myelocytes along with metamyelocytes and promyelocytes,are the precursors of neutrophils,the largest class of white blood cell. These immature neutrophils are normally found only in the bone marrow. In the blood, metamyelocytes are the most often observed, accompanied by a few myelocytes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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