Abu dhabi: Yas Clinic - Khalifa City, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC), has successfully performed a complex bone marrow transplant on a one-year-old boy battling leukemia, marking a significant advancement in pediatric cancer care.
According to Emirates News Agency, the young patient was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer known as infantile B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), which includes a high-risk genetic mutation, when he was just four to five months old. After undergoing initial chemotherapy at another hospital and achieving remission, the boy was referred to Yas Clinic for a bone marrow transplant, considered a critical step in his treatment.
The medical team at Yas Clinic, utilizing advanced expertise and close multidisciplinary monitoring, reports that the boy has shown steady improvement and is on the path to recovery, with plans for his discharge soon.
Dr. Maysoon Al Karam, Chief Medical Officer at Yas Clinic - Khalifa City, emphasized the significance of the procedure, stating, "This successful matched unrelated donor bone marrow transplant in a child reflects our team's clinical excellence and unwavering commitment to delivering advanced, lifesaving care." She highlighted the achievement as a milestone in expanding complex pediatric transplant services.
Dr. Mansi Sachdev, Paediatric Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist at Yas Clinic, remarked on the complexity and promise of the procedure, noting that the boy's recovery underscores the importance of advanced medicine and perseverance in treating such serious conditions.
