Can I walk after bone marrow transplant?
You may be able to exercise as normal or stick with gentle activity such as light walking or cycling, and there are times when it’s safest to avoid exercise. Your team will also be on the look-out for signs of infection, such as a fever.
Can a person walk without bone marrow?
Without bone marrow, our bodies could not produce the white cells we need to fight infection, the red blood cells we need to carry oxygen, and the platelets we need to stop bleeding. Some illnesses and treatments can destroy the bone marrow.
Does bone marrow help you move?
The bones of the skeletal system serve many important functions for the body, from giving your body support to allowing you to move. They also play an important role in blood cell production and fat storage.
Is a bone marrow transplant right for me?
Your doctor can explain your risk of complications from a bone marrow transplant. Together you can weigh the risks and benefits to decide whether a bone marrow transplant is safe and beneficial for you. Your treatment team will also discuss whether a bone marrow transplant or an alternative therapy may be the most appropriate treatment option.
What are the possible complications of a bone marrow transplant?
Complications that can arise with a bone marrow transplant include: 1 Graft-versus-host disease (allogeneic transplant only). 2 Stem cell (graft) failure. 3 Organ damage. 4 Infections. 5 Cataracts. 6 (more items)
What are the different types of bone marrow transplants?
The different types of BMT include the following: Autologous bone marrow transplant. The donor is the patient himself or herself. Stem cells are taken from the patient either by bone marrow harvest or apheresis (a process of collecting peripheral blood stem cells), frozen, and then given back to the patient after intensive treatment.
What is a multidisciplinary team for bone marrow transplants?
At Mayo Clinic, doctors who specialize in blood diseases (hematologists) form a multidisciplinary team with other experts to provide personalized, whole-person care to adults and children undergoing bone marrow transplants.