Bone Marrow Transplant
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Replacement of diseased bone marrow with healthy blood-forming stem cells, from the patient (autologous) or a matched donor (allogeneic).
- India average (estimate)
- $27,400Estimated package range: $19,700 – $35,000
- vs United Kingdom
- $120,000 – $220,000Saving in India: 71–91%
- vs United States
- $300,000 – $800,000Saving in India: 88–98%
- vs United Arab Emirates
- $120,000 – $250,000Saving in India: 71–92%
Estimated package ranges in USD. Typically excluded: implant upgrades, specialised drugs and extended ICU days.
Clinical overview
Conditions treated
- Acute myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Relapsed Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Aplastic anaemia
- Thalassaemia major
Who is a candidate?
- Leukaemias such as AML and ALL in remission
- Multiple myeloma and relapsed lymphomas (often autologous)
- Aplastic anaemia and thalassaemia major (allogeneic)
- Patients with a matched sibling, family (haploidentical) or unrelated donor
Surgical techniques
Non-surgical
Autologous transplant
The patient's own stem cells are collected, stored and returned after high-dose chemotherapy.
Non-surgical
Allogeneic transplant (matched donor)
Stem cells come from a matched sibling or an unrelated volunteer donor.
Non-surgical
Haploidentical transplant
Uses a half-matched family donor when no full match is available.
Autologous or allogeneic?
In an autologous transplant your own stem cells are collected, stored and returned after high-dose chemotherapy. It is commonly used for multiple myeloma and some lymphomas. In an allogeneic transplant, stem cells come from a donor (a matched sibling, a half-matched family member, or an unrelated volunteer) and are used for leukaemias, aplastic anaemia and thalassaemia.
Planning your stay
A bone marrow transplant is a long journey. Plan for two to three months in India, including about four weeks in the transplant unit. The patient, the donor (for allogeneic transplants) and one caregiver usually travel together, and we help arrange accommodation close to the hospital.
What to send for a quote
Send your diagnosis and bone marrow biopsy reports, recent blood counts, HLA typing for the patient and potential family donors (if done), and a summary of chemotherapy received so far.
Typical hospital stay & recovery
- Pre-op work-up
- 14 days
- ICU
- 2 days
- Room
- 28 days
- Local stay before flying
- 30 days
Time in India: 60–90 days· Recovery: 26–52 weeks
Recovery timeline
Weeks 1–2
Haemato-oncology review, donor HLA typing confirmation and organ function tests.
Week 3
Stem cell collection and conditioning chemotherapy.
Day 0
Stem cell infusion, a short procedure similar to a blood transfusion.
Days 10–21
Engraftment in a protective BMT unit; blood counts recover.
Months 1–3
Close outpatient monitoring near the hospital for infections and graft-versus-host disease.
Months 3–12
Gradual immune recovery with tele-consultations after returning home.
Package inclusions & standard exclusions
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Haemato-oncology and BMT team fees | Unrelated donor search and procurement |
| Conditioning chemotherapy and standard supportive medicines | Treatment of complications beyond the package (e.g. severe GVHD) |
| Stem cell collection and processing | Outpatient follow-up after discharge |
| BMT unit and ward stay in the chosen room category | Accommodation for patient and donor, flights and visa fees |
| Specialised antifungal, antiviral or biologic drugs beyond the standard protocol; extended ICU days |
Cost comparison
| Country | Estimated package range (USD) | Saving in India |
|---|---|---|
| India | $19,700 – $35,000 | — |
| United States | $300,000 – $800,000 | 88–98% |
| United Kingdom | $120,000 – $220,000 | 71–91% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120,000 – $250,000 | 71–92% |
| Türkiye | $60,000 – $100,000 | 42–80% |
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.
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Available hospital infrastructure
Facilities typically required for this procedure:
- HEPA-filtered, positive-pressure BMT isolation rooms
- Apheresis and stem cell processing laboratory
- Blood bank with irradiated blood components
- Haemato-oncology ICU support
Hospitals profiled on this site with a relevant department
- Sarvesh Health City · Hisar, Haryana · NABHBone Marrow Transplant · Oncology
Hospitals are named for identification only. Procedure availability, eligibility and final costs are confirmed by the hospital after reviewing your reports.
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Frequently asked questions
Does my donor need to travel to India?
For an allogeneic transplant, a related donor travels with you. Indian transplant rules require documents proving the family relationship, which we help you prepare.
Why do I need to stay so long?
The first 100 days after transplant carry the highest risk of infection and graft-versus-host disease, so patients stay near the hospital for close monitoring.
What is a haploidentical transplant?
A transplant from a half-matched family member, usually a parent, child or sibling. It makes transplant possible for patients without a fully matched donor.
Last reviewed Nov 3, 2026.
Estimate your package
Tier 1: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru. Tier 2: Hisar, Kochi, Jaipur and similar.
Package breakdown
- Surgeon & anaesthesia fees
- $5,520
- Theatre, implants & consumables
- $12,880
- Pre-surgery investigations
- $1,600
- Hospital stay · 28 days
- $2,690
- ICU · 2 days
- $610
- Airport pickup & drop
- $150
Estimated package (indicative)
$23,450
- You save about 96% vs. United States
- You save about 86% vs. United Kingdom
- You save about 87% vs. United Arab Emirates
- You save about 71% vs. Türkiye
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.