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I m 24 years old and suffering from sickle cell anemia homozygous. Please tell me the best treatment and medications for it and how much year a patient can survive with good care of the patient.
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A bone marrow transplant, also known as a stem cell transplant, is the only cure for sickle cell anaemia. It involves replacing the affected bone marrow with bone marrow donated by someone without sickle cell anaemia. After the transplant, the new bone marrow will produce healthy blood cells.
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