Donors of Bone Marrow
Autologous transplant - If the patient has any bone marrow stem cells that are not damaged, they will be harvested and transferred in place of the damaged stem cells. This is an autologous bone marrow transplant. This operation can cost between $32,000 and $43,000.
The stem cells are donated by a genetically compatible family member. The donor is typically a sibling or parent. The procedure involves an allogeneic bone marrow transplant. This procedure is more expensive, costing between $43,000 and $53,000.
Bone Marrow Transplant Costs in Kenya and Other Countries
Kenya provides more cost-effective bone marrow transplant methods than other countries. Here's a comparison of Bone Marrow Transplant expenses in Kenya to some popular healthcare tourism locations.
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Country
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Cost of Bone Marrow Transplant (Approx.)
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Kenya
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$ 32,000 to $ 53,000
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India
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$ 10000 to $ 45000
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Thailand
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$ 33000 to $ 100000
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Turkey
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$ 50000 to $ 60000
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United States
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$ 80,000 to $ 150,000
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United Kingdom
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$ 50,000 to $ 100,000
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The table above shows the different prices of bone marrow transplants in many different countries of the world. These prices are just estimates and will differ from person to person.
