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Mrs gilmer's leukemia is being treated with a bone marrow transplant some of her bone marrow was harvested so that she will be able to receive a bone marrow transplant?
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man is about to receive a bone marrow transplant he is taking pills to suppress his immune system so that?
His immune system does not attack the transplanted marrow. APEX
What blood types are compatible for kidney transplant?
* O can be donated to any type, A can be given to both A and AB, B can be given to both B and AB, AB can only be given to AB. * O can only receive O, A can receive A or O, B can receive B or O, AB can receive any. * Rhesus negative can be given to both negative and positive. Positive can only be given to positive. Positive can receive both positive and negative, negative can only receive negative the organ used, and the blood used for transfusion during transplantation, must be from a donor of the same blood type as the patient. There are not blood types which are generallyincompatible with transplant, only those that are incompatible for specific transplants. The patient's blood type is what is important
Is B positive a match with A positive for a kidney transplant?
No. Negative blood types must receive negative blood. AB- can receive AB-, A-, B-, or O- blood.Special blood types are AB+ (universal recipient) which can receive any blood type but only give to AB+, and O- (universal donor) which can give to any blood type but must receive only O- blood.
How long does it take Cirrhosis to kill you?
A person with cirrhosis of the liver can live for many years until they receive a transplant. The chances of survival prior to a transplant depend on the person's ability to get treatment. If a person with cirrhosis does not get a transplant, they will die.
Are there any restrictions surrounding who can receive an organ transplant?
The only complete restrictions are having HIV/AIDS, or having CJD (mad cow disease). Anyone else is always considered. If you require a liver transplant for alcoholic liver disease, there are strict requirements that you have to fit (including being able to prove that you have not drunk alcohol for 6 months etc...). There is a fairly strict screening process for having transplants, including a psychological evaluation - this evaluates whether you can cope with the concept of having a transplant and whether you have a realistic expectation of life afterwards. You also have to show that you are capable of complying with the drug regime necessary after transplant.
Has leukemia and requires a bone marrow transplant part of the treatment was the harvesting of her bone marrow so she could receive it later as a?
autologous bone marrow transplant, "auto" means "self"
Will you die if you do not receive treatment for leukemia?
Yes
How does the Leukemia Foundation receive money?
The Leukemia Foundation receives money through various avenues, including donations from individuals, grants from foundations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and bequests in wills. These sources of funding help support their research, support programs, and advocacy efforts for individuals affected by leukemia.
What is the outcome if the patient does not receive a liver transplant?
death
Can you receive a uterus transplant?
No. This procedure has not been done, yet.
Who can help you with fund to be put on lung transplant list?
The cost of a lung transplant is quite high and can cost about $400,000 for a single lung transplant and $800,000 for a double lung transplant. You can receive help from anyone to come up with the funds to be put on the lung transplant list.
Where can one receive a heart transplant surgery?
One can receive a heart transplant surgery at one's local hospital. This kind of surgery should be executed, however, only when the patient in question has a great need for it.
How do you get on a list to receive an organ transplant?
You have a "transplant assessment" at a transplant hospital. It usually involves ultrasounds, blood tests, MRI's, EEG's, ECG's, psychological assessments and a chest x-ray. (But that depends on what transplant you need). If, at the end of all that you are considered a suitable candidate for a transplant, your name is added to the waiting list for a transplant by the hospital's transplant coordinator.
Is it illegal to receive a kidney transplant in the us?
No, of course not.Added: It is if you receive it from "outside" the designated organ donor system.
Can you receive an organ transplant if you have a tattoo?
I have recently(6 weeks ago) received a heart transplant and I have 6 tattoos and they never said anything about them.
Are there enough organs available for transplants?
Not enough for everybody waiting for a transplant to receive one.
Who was Louis Washkanzki?
Louis Washkanzki was the person who was the first person to receive a heart transplant in 1967.
