Advanced, Curative Blood Cancer Treatment in Islamabad
Offering autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation with rigorous infection control, multidisciplinary care, and internationally benchmarked protocols—all under the leadership of Dr. Shahzad Nasir at IRM International Hospital, Islamabad.
Bone marrow transplantation represents one of the most powerful curative options for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and certain non-malignant blood disorders. At our center, led by Dr. Shahzad Nasir, we have established an IHOTA-approved transplant program that brings international standards of care to Islamabad.
Our program is built on the same clinical foundations that define our leukemia unit: strict infection control, multidisciplinary teamwork, and unwavering patient safety. Whether you require an autologous transplant using your own stem cells or an allogeneic transplant from a matched donor, you will receive comprehensive care from evaluation through long-term survivorship.
Conditions We Treat with Transplantation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) — high-risk or relapsed
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) — high-risk or relapsed
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) — blast crisis or TKI-resistant disease
- Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma — relapsed or refractory
- Aplastic Anemia & Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Other Hematological Malignancies requiring curative therapy
- Thalassemia Major (allogeneic transplant in selected cases)
Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
1. Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
In autologous transplantation, your own healthy stem cells are collected, stored, and reinfused after high-dose therapy. This approach is commonly used for:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Relapsed or High-Risk Lymphoma
- Certain Autoimmune Disorders
Our team manages the entire process—from stem cell mobilization and collection (apheresis) to cryopreservation, conditioning chemotherapy, reinfusion, and recovery monitoring.
2. Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Allogeneic transplantation uses stem cells from a matched donor (sibling, unrelated donor, or haploidentical source) and offers the potential for cure through both high-dose therapy and a beneficial graft-versus-tumor effect. We provide:
- HLA Matching & Donor Search Coordination
- Sibling & Unrelated Donor Transplants
- Reduced-Intensity Conditioning (RIC) Protocols for older or medically frail patients
- Myeloablative Conditioning for younger, fit patients
3. Pre-Transplant Evaluation & Counseling
A successful transplant begins long before admission. Our pre-transplant program includes:
- Comprehensive Medical Assessment: Cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and infectious disease screening
- Disease Staging & Risk Assessment: Ensuring transplant is indicated at the optimal time
- HLA Typing & Donor Workup: For allogeneic transplant candidates
- Patient & Family Counseling: Detailed education about the transplant process, expected timeline, potential risks, and outcomes
- Psychosocial & Financial Evaluation: Including guidance for patients utilizing our donation-supported treatment programs
- Fertility Preservation Counseling: When applicable
We believe informed patients are empowered patients. Every decision is made collaboratively.
4. Post-Transplant Monitoring & Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Management
The post-transplant period requires vigilant, expert care—particularly after allogeneic transplantation. Our program provides:
- Engraftment Monitoring: Daily clinical and laboratory assessment until blood counts recover
- Infection Prevention & Control: Leveraging our center’s exceptional track record of low bloodstream infection rates through dedicated single rooms, supervised infection control protocols, and infectious diseases consultant involvement
- GVHD Surveillance & Treatment: Early detection and management of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract
- Immunosuppression Management: Careful tapering of medications to balance GVHD prevention with infection risk
- Long-Term Survivorship Care: Monitoring for late effects, relapse surveillance, vaccination planning, and quality-of-life support
Ready to Discuss Your Options?
If you or a loved one has been advised to consider a bone marrow transplant, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Shahzad Nasir. We will review your diagnosis, discuss whether transplantation is appropriate, and outline a personalized care plan.
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