kantasolusiirrossa

Kantasolusiirrossa is a Finnish term that translates to "stem cell transplantation" in English. It is a medical procedure where a patient receives healthy stem cells. These stem cells can be collected from the patient's own body (autologous transplant) or from a donor (allogeneic transplant).

The primary purpose of a stem cell transplant is to restore the body's ability to produce healthy blood cells and support the immune system. This is often necessary when a patient's bone marrow has been damaged or destroyed by disease, such as certain types of cancer like leukemia and lymphoma, or by treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.

Before the transplant, the patient typically undergoes high-dose chemotherapy or radiation to eliminate diseased cells and make space for the new stem cells. The healthy stem cells are then infused into the patient's bloodstream, where they travel to the bone marrow and begin to produce new blood cells.

The process of engraftment, where the transplanted stem cells successfully take root and start producing new blood cells, is critical. This can take several weeks, during which the patient is highly susceptible to infections. Stem cell transplantation is a complex and intensive procedure with potential risks and side effects, but it can be a life-saving treatment for many individuals.