How are rare blood disorders treated?

Treatment for rare blood disorders depends on the type and extent of disease.

Treatment for histiocytosis could involve:

  • Chemotherapy. This is medicine that targets the abnormal blood cells.
  • Radiation therapy. Your doctor may prescribe low-dose radiation therapy to treat bone or skin tumors.
  • Surgery. Traditional surgery can remove bone and skin tumors.

Treatment for PNH could involve:

  • Bone marrow transplant. This procedure injects healthy blood-forming cells into your bloodstream. You must be a good candidate.
  • Immunotherapy. These medicines stimulate an immune response that targets abnormal blood cells.
  • Blood transfusions. Healthy red blood cells can be injected into your bloodstream to treat anemia caused by PNH.
  • Dietary supplements. In some cases, your doctor could prescribe folic acid or iron to treat anemia caused by PNH.
  • Medicines. Anticoagulants or plasminogen activators can treat blood clots caused by PNH.

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