Bone Marrow Cancer Treatment Cost in Singapore

Specific tests are needed before getting bone marrow cancer treatment, such as bone marrow biopsy, bone marrow aspiration chest X-ray, blood tests, cardiac scan, and PET scan. Urine tests are also done to check protein levels and assess kidney function. The cost of the procedure can vary depending on the individual situation.

The medicine cost is included in the package when the patient is hospitalized. If any medicines are taken from outside the hospital, it is not covered in the package. Bone marrow cancer treatment is an expensive one and it involves chemotherapy and high-dose injections. Therefore, the cost of the medicine will also depend on the type on types of surgery or treatment plan you and your doctor choose to go for.

Every patient is unique, and on an average, you can expect to stay 30-60 days in the hospital. The stay duration can be more or less depending on the patient's condition. Post-hospitalization, the patient will have to visit the transplant center daily for several weeks for chemotherapy and radiation, if required.

Patient recovery may take a year after being discharged from the hospital. It’s advisable to resume daily activities within three months of the procedure. After getting a bone marrow transplant, the risk of infection is very high, and the patient is more sensitive to bacteria and viruses during the first 6 weeks after the transplant. Thus, antibiotics are recommended to avoid the risks of infection. 

Bone marrow cancer treatment is generally covered by insurance, but some insurers may have distinct policies depending on the case. It is best to ask your healthcare provider if your bone marrow cancer treatment will be covered or not.

Another resort to bone marrow transplantation for treating the cancer is umbilical cord blood treatment. It is effective in treating blood & immune disorders along with bone marrow failure syndromes.