Establishing an Autologous versus Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Program in Nations with Emerging Economies

The objective of the transplant procedure is to improve the survival and quality of life of patients. The regional difference that one notices in emerging countries about the higher number of allo-HCT compared with auto-HCT procedures performed is primarily based on suboptimal health-care network in treating various malignant disorders that are the primary indication for auto-stem cell transplantation. In this context, nonmalignant disorders such as bone marrow failure syndromes, inherited genetic disorders, and hemoglobinopathies have become the major indication for stem cell transplantation. Better understanding of these factors will assist in establishing new transplant centers in the emerging countries to achieve their specific objectives and positive outcome.
Source: Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research