Command Hospital Pune Performs 150th Bone Marrow Transplant, Achieves Medical Milestone
The Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Command Hospital in Pune has reached a noteworthy medical milestone by performing a successful Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant on an elderly patient with Refractory B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (B-ALL).
This intricate procedure, conducted on an older adult, highlights the hospital's dedication to delivering advanced medical care and broadening treatment possibilities for senior patients facing haematological cancers.
Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation involves using a partially matched donor and is a sophisticated and challenging process, especially in older adults. The success of this procedure marks a significant shift toward considering biological rather than chronological age in treatment decisions.
By focusing on frailty and functional assessments, the hospital ensures that even elderly patients with good physiological health can receive curative treatments once deemed too risky for their age group.
This procedure also signifies the 150th Bone Marrow Transplant completed by the Command Hospital’s unit, reflecting its excellence, expertise, and ongoing contributions to haematology and oncology.
Achieving this milestone strengthens the unit's reputation as a leading center for advanced transplant care within the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
