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What are the chances of finding a bone marrow match?

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What are the chances of finding a bone marrow match?

You are most likely to find a match in a brother or sister only. Other relatives are not a match.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is bone marrow, and why is it important?

Bone marrow is found in the center of most bones and has many blood vessels. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow marrow consists of fat and stem cells that produce cartilage and bones in the body.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Which types of cancer can be detected by a CBC blood test?

In the cancer care treatment, leukemia and lympomas can be detected by the CBC blood tests.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Could anemia be diagnosed from CBC test results?

Yes anemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect how your cells are functioning normally and carrying oxygen to all parts of the body.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why is the bone marrow test done for anemia?

Doctors perform a bone marrow test to ascertain bone marrow diseases primarily. However, it also helps in knowing what amount of healthy cells are making healthy blood cells to rule out chronic cases of anemia or thrombocytopenia.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What do myelocytes in the blood mean?

Myelocytes along with metamyelocytes and promyelocytes,are the precursors of neutrophils,the largest class of white blood cell. These immature neutrophils are normally found only in the bone marrow. In the blood, metamyelocytes are the most often observed, accompanied by a few myelocytes.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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