Evercare Hospital Chattogram performed a successful autologous Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) on a Lymphoma patient for the first time in the port city of Chattogram.
The procedure was done on a 49-year-old male patient with T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) by Dr Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh and his team, marking a significant milestone in the medical sector of Chattogram, said a press statement.
After 12 days of hospital stay, the patient was discharged in a stable condition and the patient along with his family, conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to all involved.
Samir Singh, chief operating officer of Evercare Hospital Chattogram, said, "Bone Marrow Transplant has achieved a remarkable feat in the medical landscape of Chattogram. We are overwhelmed witnessing such a positive transformation in the patient's physical condition after the operation. I believe that the dedication and expertise of Dr Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh and his team played a pivotal role in achieving this success."
Dr Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh, senior consultant and coordinator of Hematology and BMT Centre at Evercare Hospital, said, "Lymphoma, a common blood cancer, that requires bone marrow transplant in approximately 40 per cent of patients. Evercare Hospital Chattogram initiated the BMT in January and since then, it has proved to be a revolutionary process in cancer treatment.”
“The procedure involves harvesting stem cells from the patient's body, administering high-dose chemotherapy, and subsequently transplanting the harvested stem cells. Moreover, we are excited to announce that Allogeneic BMT will commence in Chattogram very soon."
