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Leukaemia Treatment in Uganda Myeloma Treatment in Uganda Lymphoma Treatment in Uganda Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment in Uganda Bone Marrow Transplant in Uganda Stem Cell Transplant in Uganda
Leukaemia Treatment in Uganda Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer that starts from white blood cells called lymphocytes in the bone marrow (the soft inner part of the bones, where new blood cells are generated). The term “acute” means that the leukemia can progress quickly, and if not treated, would probably be fatal within a few months. ‘Lymphoblastic’ means it develops from early (immature) forms of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
Myeloma Treatment in Uganda Multiple myeloma is a cancer arising from abnormal growth of plasma cells. Plasma Cells are a normal component of the bone marrow which is produced from B lymphocytes. They are responsible for producing IMMUNOGLOBULINS, which are proteins produced to fight infections. In multiple myeloma, collections of abnormal plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, where they interfere with the production of normal blood cells
Lymphoma Treatment in Uganda Lymphoma begins when B cells, T cells, or NK cells in the lymphatic system change and grow uncontrollably, which sometimes may form a tumor. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a term that refers to the many other types of cancer of the lymphatic system, which can have different symptoms and signs, physical findings, and treatments.
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Sickle Cell Anaemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickleshaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a crescent. Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the centre. They move easily through the blood vessels. Red blood cells contain an iron-rich protein called haemoglobin. This protein carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
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Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue inside our bones that makes blood-forming cells (blood stem cells). These cells turn into blood cells including: White blood cells to fight infections. Red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Platelets to control bleeding Blood-forming cells are also found in the blood stream and the umbilical cord blood.
Stem Cell Transplant in Uganda For Stem Cell Donation, Firstly the donor should be the BEST MATCH for the patient which is identified by Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing Test and secondly the donor needs to be MEDICALLY FIT to be able to donate. STEPS in PBSC (Stem Cell) Donation: It is a non-surgical procedure performed in outpatient hospital facility, wherein donor’s blood is removed through a catheter (a thin, flexible plastic tube) and circulated into a blood cell separator machine called as Stem Cell Apheresis Device.
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