Why can bone marrow transplantation treat leukemia?
Disease description:
My neighbor has always been in good health, but suddenly developed leukemia. I heard from others that bone marrow transplantation can treat leukemia. I would like to ask, why can bone marrow transplantation treat leukemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Bone marrow transplantation can cure leukemia because the diseased cells in the patient's body have already been completely eradicated. At this point, introducing donor bone marrow effectively replaces the patient's original marrow and reestablishes normal blood cell production. Therefore, in theory, if the bone marrow transplant is successful and no major complications arise, leukemia can be cured.
