To restore bone marrow function
When it has been suppressed by intensive chemotherapy
Bone Marrow
Transplant
in Turkey
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Experts Medical medical coordinators, together with Medical Park hematologist-oncologists, will review your diagnosis, previous treatment, and medical records and provide answers on:
- 01whether an autologous or allogeneic transplant is right for you;
- 02the timeline for planning it, whether a donor will be needed, and how the donor search will be conducted;
- 03which hospital in the Medical Park network has a suitable program;
- 04how long the treatment in Turkey will last, what the risks are, and what the program will cost.
WHY IS A TRANSPLANT NEEDED
The goal of BMT: durable remission and restoration of hematopoiesis for severe blood disorders
In Turkey, bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is performed for both malignant and non-malignant blood disorders. The treatment goals depend on the diagnosis:
To reduce the likelihood of relapse
And maintain remission for longer
To engage the donor's immune system in the treatment
After an allogeneic BMT, the donor's cells can help the body fight the residual disease.
To replace the hematopoietic system
Or the immune system, if it is affected
INDICATIONS FOR BMT
For which diseases is transplantation performed in Turkey
Medical Park hematologist-oncologists consider transplantation for diseases of the blood and hematopoietic system, including the following diagnoses:
Leukemias
Acute leukemias and some chronic ones
Multiple myeloma
Plasma cell tumors
Lymphomas
Hodgkin's lymphoma and a number of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas
Myeloid diseases
MDS and myeloproliferative diseases
Aplastic anemia
Bone marrow failure
Immune and hereditary diseases
Certain immunodeficiencies and hereditary diseases
Autologous or allogeneic: which type of BMT to choose
The type of transplant is determined after an evaluation. There are two possible options:
Autologous BMT
The patient's own stem cells are used, and the treatment follows an individual protocol.
Allogeneic BMT
The cells are obtained from a compatible donor: a relative or an unrelated donor from a registry.
No fully matched related donor: is BMT possible in Turkey?
Most often, YES!
The donor can be:
an HLA-matched sibling
an unrelated donor found through a registry
a relative with a partial (haploidentical) match
donor umbilical cord blood.
Bone Marrow Transplant at Medical Park
The largest network of clinics in Turkey with specialized BMT centers for adults and children.
Medical Park has been operating since 1993 and today includes 28 hospitals, 5,200 beds, and 200 operating rooms. Three of the network's hospitals are accredited by JCI — an international confirmation of compliance with strict standards of medical care quality and patient safety.
BMT: A Systemic Focus of Medical Park
Specialized bone marrow transplant centers operate in several of the network's hospitals. Medical Park performs BMT for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, aplastic anemia, and other blood disorders. Some of the network's centers are among the largest in Turkey by transplant volume and are integrated into the international professional systems EBMT and CIBMTR.
The BMT center is selected based on the specific medical case
After receiving the medical documents, Medical Park specialists evaluate the diagnosis, history and results of previous treatment, the required type of transplant, and other clinical factors. Based on this, the patient is referred to the hospital in the network that has the most suitable team and transplant infrastructure for their case.
Full cycle of hematology-oncology treatment
Medical Park offers diagnosis of blood disorders, bone marrow examination, molecular genetic and other specialized tests, drug therapy, preparation for transplantation, and the BMT itself. If necessary, the patient receives additional diagnostics and treatment within the same medical network.
International clinical guidelines
The treatment of hematologic malignancies is based on current international clinical guidelines. In particular, for the treatment of leukemia, Medical Park uses the recommendations of ESMO and NCCN, including modern methods of drug therapy and BMT.
THE MEDICAL PARK TEAM
Leading Hematologist-Oncologists at Medical Park
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Altıntaş
Hematologist, specialist in malignant blood disorders
30+years of medical experience18+years of specialization in hematology
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myeloproliferative diseases, and other blood system pathologies. He has experience working in university, public, and private clinics in Turkey. He is the author and co-author of studies on chronic myeloid leukemia, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and diseases related to platelet disorders.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Atilla Özkan
Hematologist, transplant specialist
25+years of medical experience
Auto- and allo-BMTcertification in auto- and allo-BMTEBMTspecialized training in BMT
Specializes in BMT, treatment of acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and aplastic anemia. From 2011–2013, he worked as a hematologist at the Anadolu Medical Center Bone Marrow Transplant Center. He is a member of EBMT and the current president of the Turkish Society of Therapeutic Apheresis.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Yeşilipek
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist, BMT specialist
40+years of medical experience14 yearsheaded the pediatric BMT unit
Specializes in BMT in children, treatment of leukemia and thalassemia. From 1993–2012, he headed the Department of Pediatric Hematology at Akdeniz University, and from 1998–2012, he directed the pediatric BMT unit. He was the president of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology. He is the author of over 115 scientific papers, including publications on pediatric BMT and transplantation for thalassemia.
SUPPORT FROM EXPERTS MEDICAL
Experts Medical coordinating physicians
Official Representative of Medical Park
Experts Medical is an official representative of Medical Park. Our medical coordinators guide the patient every step of the way: they prepare and organize the translation of medical documents, communicate with Medical Park doctors, arrange consultations with hematologist-oncologists, and obtain a treatment plan with timelines and costs.
They coordinate the trip: flights, transfers, hotel, a medical interpreter, and all clinic visits.
They stay in touch during treatment and after the patient returns home.
What makes up the cost of BMT in Turkey
The cost of the program is calculated individually. Even within the same Medical Park hospital, the composition and cost of treatment vary depending on the medical situation.
Type of transplant
Autologous or allogeneic BMT.
Donor
HLA typing and registry search.
Patient's condition
Diagnosis and pre-transplant treatment.
What the program includes
Medications, examinations, monitoring, accommodation.
Transparent calculationClear price breakdown
PersonalizedTailored to your diagnosis and condition
Free of chargeInitial assessment at no cost
TREATMENT STAGES
Stages of bone marrow transplantation in Turkey
01clinical_notes
Diagnostics
Tests, examinations, and a medical council that confirm the patient's readiness for the transplant.
02genetics
Preparation or donor search
Preparation for autologous and allogeneic BMT differs. For allogeneic transplantation, HLA typing is performed and a donor is matched.
03medication
Conditioning
Before BMT, preparatory treatment, usually chemotherapy, is given to prepare the body for the transplant.
04bloodtype
Cell transplantation
After the cell infusion, the patient stays in a sterile room, monitored around the clock by the medical team.
05monitor_heart
Recovery
Doctors monitor hematopoietic recovery, blood counts, infections, organ function, and complications.
06home_health
Returning home
Before discharge, a follow-up plan is arranged. Contact with the treating team is maintained even after returning home.
The amount of time you will need to spend in and near the clinic depends on the type of transplant, diagnosis, and speed of recovery.
Get a treatment plan at Medical ParkDOCUMENT REVIEW
What documents Medical Park doctors need for an evaluation
- 01
medical report and bone marrow examination report;
✓ - 02
results of histology, flow cytometry, and molecular studies;
✓ - 03
residual disease assessment, PET-CT, CT, or MRI;
✓ - 04
treatment regimens received and the response to them;
✓ - 05
recent test results and information on comorbidities;
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HLA typing, if already performed.
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TIMELINE
Why BMT in Turkey requires advance preparation
Donor search, HLA typing, medical examinations, and coordinating the program with the clinic take time. If a transplant is already being discussed, an opinion from a BMT center should be obtained as early as possible.
QUESTIONS
Answers to frequently asked questions about BMT in Turkey
01What is BMT?+
BMT, or bone marrow transplantation, is the transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells for a number of blood disorders. The program is created individually: based on the diagnosis and the recommendations of the transplant center.
02What is the difference between autologous and allogeneic BMT?+
Autologous BMT is performed with the patient's own cells, allogeneic BMT with a donor's cells. The type of transplant is chosen based on the diagnosis, the course of the disease, previous treatment, and the patient's condition.
03What are the stages of BMT?+
Usually, it includes an evaluation, preparatory therapy (conditioning), the transplant itself, and monitoring until hematopoietic recovery. For allogeneic BMT, HLA typing is also performed and a compatible donor is sought.
04Is a related donor required?+
No. For an allogeneic BMT, the donor can be a relative or a matched unrelated donor. In some clinical situations, a partially matched (haploidentical) relative is also considered. The transplant team decides which option is suitable after evaluating the case.
05Is BMT possible if the donor is not a full match?+
Sometimes, yes. The doctor will evaluate the option of a haploidentical relative or other donor options, taking into account the diagnosis, HLA compatibility, the patient's condition, and the center's capabilities.
06Is BMT performed on older patients?+
Age itself is not always a contraindication. The decision is made based on the diagnosis, general and functional condition, comorbidities, previous treatment, and expected risks.
07Will I still be able to have children?+
The conditioning therapy can reduce fertility. Therefore, if the patient's condition allows, the doctor discusses ways to preserve reproductive function with the patient before treatment, such as cryopreservation of gametes or tissues.
08How is a relapse after BMT treated?+
It all depends on the diagnosis, the type of transplant performed, and when and how the disease returned. The doctor may suggest drug therapy, a second BMT, or another treatment method.
09What is the cost of a bone marrow transplant in Turkey?+
The cost is calculated for each patient individually: it depends on the diagnosis, type of transplant, donor search and workup, and the composition and duration of the program. After reviewing the medical documents, an Experts Medical coordinator requests programs and cost estimates from transplant centers in Turkey.
10What is needed to get a cost estimate for a BMT program?+
Typically, this includes a medical summary, bone marrow examination report, results of histology and/or flow cytometry, molecular genetic tests, information about previous treatment, and recent test results. The exact list depends on the diagnosis and the clinic's requirements.
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