How many years can a person live after undergoing bone marrow transplantation for thalassemia?

The survival time of thalassemia (Mediterranean anemia) patients after bone marrow transplantation is influenced by multiple factors and cannot be generalized. Under normal circumstances, patients may survive about 8 to 20 years after bone marrow transplantation; however, the specific duration depends on factors such as the patient's physical condition, postoperative care, severity of the condition, and treatment methods. If the patient's physical condition is relatively good, postoperative care is appropriate, and the condition is not particularly severe, with active cooperation with the doctor's treatment, the survival time may reach about 20 years, or even longer. Conversely, if the patient's physical condition is poor, postoperative care is inadequate, and the condition is severe, the survival time may be relatively short, possibly only about 8 years, or even shorter. Therefore, the survival time after bone marrow transplantation for thalassemia falls within a relatively broad range and needs to be comprehensively considered and evaluated according to the patient's specific circumstances.