• A patient in Dubai was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of lymphoma and received chemotherapy treatment back in 2022.
  • After a few months, he experienced a relapse in several organs, including the liver. He underwent treatment at American Hospital Dubai and received salvage chemotherapy from Dr. Faraz Khan, a Consultant Hematologist and Medical Oncologist.
  • Salvage chemotherapy used for relapsed cancer patients may include autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
  • Under the care of Dr. Emmanouil Nikolousis, the patient is scheduled for an autologous stem cell transplant following international guidelines.
  • On January 16, 2024, the patient underwent intense chemotherapy to prepare bone marrow. Stem cells are extracted and reinfused into the patient's body.
  • Typically, stem cell infusion leads to new blood cell formation in 12 to 14 days. In this case, engraftment occurred in nine days, reducing hospital stay significantly.

Source: Gulf News