Professor ES receives bone marrow from a donor in Germany

Linhares mathematics teacher, 43, underwent an allogeneic bone marrow transplant a month ago, at Santa Rita Hospital, in Vitoria, from a donor from Germany.

The marrow transplant was performed by the hospital’s Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) service and was the first time this type of intervention had been performed in the state.

An unrelated allogeneic transplant occurs when the material is donated by someone who does not belong to the same family as the patient, but with a similar genetic makeup that can be used.

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The professor suffers from myelofibrosis, a type of cancer that belongs to the group of “chronic myeloproliferative diseases,” which is a genetic mutation that occurs in isolation, without being linked to other diseases or pre-existing conditions.

According to information provided by Santa Rita Hospital, the marrow was collected from a donor in Germany and arrived in Espiritu Santo on March 21, through the Bone Marrow Donor Registry (REDUM).

The professor performed the transplant on April 24, and 20 days later the first signs of marrow functioning appeared. وقد خرج من المستشفى يوم الجمعة الماضي (24).

“When I arrived, thank God, I had a doctor who was a blessing for me, because I arrived very frustrated, and it is a very difficult process, nothing is easy, very difficult. There are moments when you think you are not going to make it and you do. I really want to give up, here comes the The difference is in the team, they cheer you up all the time, the professionals, the nurses, the people who will become unforgettable for me.”, The professor said in a video posted by the hospital.

Now, hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Service Coordinator, Marcelo Aduan, tells me, “This patient will come to Santa Rita weekly for appropriate medical monitoring and specific care with our team.” All treatment is done through SUS.

The medical team expects him to return to his normal activities, such as teaching mathematics, within a year.

“What I am hoping for now is to recover from the disease and return to my normal life. I know it is a long process, and I still have a way to go, so anticipating is the best possible, so that everything happens in the best possible way.”,

Primary myelofibrosis

Primary myelofibrosis is a genetic mutation that occurs separately, without being associated with other diseases or pre-existing conditions. It is more common between the ages of 50 and 70 years, especially in men.

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Bone marrow transplantation is the only treatment that has the potential to cure myelofibrosis. It is a disease that cannot be prevented and can be difficult to diagnose.

However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding exposure to toxic substances, and engaging in physical activity help maintain good health.

There are usually no symptoms in the early stages of the disease, and when they appear, they can be confused with other diseases. The doctor will tell you that symptoms can vary from person to person, which makes diagnosis more difficult.

Symptoms of primary myelofibrosis

– shortness of breath

– Pale skin

– Excessive sweating, especially at night
– Fever
– Increased risk of infection
– Easy bleeding and bruising
– Bone pain