6 Myths about donating 6 Myths about donating 6 Myths about donating BONE MARROW BONE MARROW BONE MARROW Donation always means surgery TRUTH: 70% of donations are done through peripheral blood stem cell donations, which is similar to giving blood. 30% are...
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6 Myths about donating 6 Myths about donating 6 Myths about donating BONE MARROW BONE MARROW BONE MARROW Donation always means surgery TRUTH: 70% of donations are done through peripheral blood stem cell donations, which is similar to giving blood. 30% are processes are surgical, using anesthesia. Typically the surgical procedures are done only when young children need transplants. Parts of my bone will be removed TRUTH: Most donations take blood stem cells and bone is not touched. However, during 30% of procedures bone marrow, a fluid inside cavities of the bone, is taken from the back of your pelvic bone. Bone marrow is completely regenerated. It will cost me a lot of money TRUTH: Donors never pay for the procedure. Be the Match and the patient’s medical insurance take care of all costs and reimbursements required. It’s painful and time consuming TRUTH: The most common procedure (PBSC) takes only a few hours and donors typically resume daily activity after a day or two. Surgical donat
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