Transplant procedure
Bone marrowtransplant
Autologous and allogeneic programmes, including donor and visa coordination, at accredited BMT units.
From $22k
Indicative band
4–8 wks
Typical stay
BMT unit
Accredited
48h
Case review
Overview
What is a bone marrow transplant?
BMT (haematopoietic stem-cell transplant) replaces a damaged marrow after conditioning. Autologous uses your own cells; allogeneic uses a donor. India runs both, including haploidentical programmes at selected units. This is a weeks-long admission with infection rules — not a surgical weekend.
Pathways
BMT types
- 01
Autologous
Your cells collected, stored, then returned after high-dose therapy — common in myeloma and lymphoma.
- 02
Allogeneic
Donor cells. Match, haplo, or unrelated — the unit’s programme determines what is possible.
- 03
Work-up
Fitness, infection screen, and donor evaluation quoted before the transplant quote.
- 04
Follow-up housing
Many families need a flat near campus after discharge while counts recover.
Care desk
How MedMax runs a bmt case
You do not need a finished hospital shortlist to start. Share what you have — letters, scans, or a short note — and a care manager maps the next clinical step for bone marrow transplant before any report leaves MedMax.
- 01
Same-day acknowledgement, specialist view targeted within two business days
- 02
Hospital shortlist by volume and accreditation for this pathway — not a brochure directory
- 03
Written quote with theatre, implants or drugs, ICU nights, and attendant stay listed
- 04
Visa letter, pickup, and Recovery nights only after you approve a match
Why this pathway
Why a BMT unit?
01
Conditioning and graft-versus-host rules need a dedicated ward, not a general bed.
02
Donor visas and work-up are a second patient file.
03
Drug and isolation costs should be visible before you fly.
Timing
When to start a file
- 01
A haematologist has recommended autologous or allogeneic transplant
- 02
You have a potential related donor
- 03
You need the work-up and isolation length before you resign from work or school
After the theatre
Aftercare
- Visitor and diet rules continue after discharge — often in a nearby stay.
- Vaccines, levels, and GVHD signs are written for the clinician at home.
- Do not fly while neutropenic unless the unit clears it.
Stay on
Need nights after discharge?
Guest house, service apartment, or a hotel near campus — arranged as Recovery, not a tourist add-on.
How long are we in India?
Often four to eight weeks, sometimes longer after allogeneic transplant. We would rather over-plan housing than rush a flight.
What does bone marrow transplant cost in India?
The figure on this page is an indicative starting band, not a brochure package. After a specialist reads your reports we write a quote with theatre, implant or consumables, ICU and ward nights, and attendant stay listed separately. Estimates are marked as estimates.
How soon can we travel?
Most planned cases list a theatre window in weeks, not months — once reports are complete and you have approved a hospital. Visa timing depends on your passport and mission; we issue the invitation after you accept a quote.
Will the hospital see my reports before I say yes?
No. Files stay with MedMax until you approve a match. You can stop after a second opinion.
Can a family member stay with me?
Yes. Attendant beds and nearby stay are listed on the quote. After discharge we can arrange a Recovery stay if you need more days before the flight home.
Is this page medical advice?
This page is guidance for families planning care in India. Diagnosis and treatment decisions remain with your clinicians.
Also on MedMax
Related pathways
Part of Organ transplant.
Bone marrow transplant related treatments
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Start a BMT work-up
No hospital sees the file until you approve a match. A care manager acknowledges the same day.
- Indicative from $22,000
- Auto and allo programmes
- Donor visa support
- Housing after discharge
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