Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma has extensive experience performing autologous, allogeneic, and haploidentical stem cell transplants for a wide range of blood disorders and cancers, with a strong track record of successful outcomes.

Success rates depend on factors like disease type, stage, patient age, and donor match, but stem cell transplants offer a potentially curative option for many blood cancers when performed by an experienced transplant team.

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow that can weaken bones and affect kidney function. Treatment typically combines targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and in eligible patients, an autologous stem cell transplant.

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, while leukemia affects the blood and bone marrow directly. Both are treated with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or stem cell transplant depending on the subtype and stage.

An autologous transplant uses the patient's own stem cells, while an allogeneic transplant uses cells from a matched donor. The right approach depends on the diagnosis, disease risk, and donor availability.

Donor matching is based on HLA (tissue) typing, with siblings offering the highest chance of a match. If no family match is found, registries can help identify a matched unrelated or haploidentical (half-matched) donor.

Aplastic anemia occurs when the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. Treatment options include immunosuppressive therapy or a bone marrow transplant, depending on severity and patient age.

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder affecting hemoglobin production, often requiring regular transfusions. A bone marrow transplant remains the only curative treatment currently available.

Persistent fatigue, unexplained bruising, frequent infections, or abnormal blood test results are common reasons to consult a hematologist for further evaluation.

Costs vary based on transplant type (autologous, allogeneic, or haploidentical), hospital stay duration, and post-transplant care needs. A personalised estimate is provided after initial consultation and diagnostic workup.

Patients need to avoid infections through strict hygiene, dietary precautions, and limited crowd exposure, along with regular follow-ups to monitor recovery and detect early complications.

Targeted therapy uses drugs designed to attack specific abnormalities in cancer cells while sparing healthy cells, often resulting in fewer side effects than conventional chemotherapy.