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In a certain type of leukemia treatment, all the stem cells are killed by radiation and chemotherapy. In this case, bone marrow transplantation is needed. Bone marrow cannot be transplanted from any donor. Determine the certain conditions that are necessary for the process of the bone marrow transplant.
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Leukemia is a type of cancer, in which bone marrow is affected. Affected bone marrow produces the excess amount of WBCs (white blood cells) that cluster in the blood and hampers the normal activity of the body. The treatment of leukemia involves transplantation of bone marrow. Along with the transplantation, there are several other treatments that are performed in this disease. These treatments are chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and cord blood transfusion.
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