Later
Nia is 13
Later
Nia is 13
Nia gets medical tests to check if her body is ready to try this treatment.
You will get tests and scans.
Some people are not able to get a bone marrow transplant.
You might not be able to get this treatment if:
- Your organs are not strong enough.
- Your organs are too damaged from sickle cell disease.
If your treatment is part of a medical research, you may get additional tests to check if it is ok for you to be in the study.
For some people, the risk may be greater than the possible benefit.
Bone marrow transplant is best for:
- People who are younger. They can have an easier time and fewer complications. They can have better results, with fewer problems from graft versus host disease.
- People who are not doing well with medication or other sickle cell disease treatments.
Bone marrow transplant is not a good choice for:
- People who have severe organ damage. There is more risk of a problem during or after transplant.
- People who are doing well with medication or other sickle cell disease treatment.
Your doctor can tell you if bone marrow transplant is an option for you.