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Clinicians at Fortis' S.L. Raheja Hospital Successfully Perform 1st Bone Marrow Transplant, Marking a Major Milestone in Advanced Cancer Care

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim - A Fortis Associate, has achieved a milestone in its clinical journey with the successful completion of its first-ever Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) at the COE for Haemato-Oncology. The landmark procedure was performed on a critically ill 61-year-old patient named Bijayentimala Devi from Manipur diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a complex form of blood cancer. The patient underwent an autologous stem cell transplant, which has led to a remarkable improvement in health, weight gain, and overall well-being -- bringing renewed hope to patients suffering from serious haematological conditions.

Oct 20, 2025