i am on the registry (my whole crew got on it when a buddy got cancer a few years back)....have not been called though
my cousin did it for my uncle to try to save his life (partial match, didnt take)...pretty serious procedure, but not many chances to save someone's life so I am sure she has no regrets
i would encourage all to join...
my cousin did it for my uncle to try to save his life (partial match, didnt take)...pretty serious procedure, but not many chances to save someone's life so I am sure she has no regrets
i would encourage all to join...
it is only a blood test or something to join
before they extract any marrow (the really painful part), they would have done multiple blood and other tests to make sure it makes sense
you are essentially just joining a database in case you are a match for someone who needs a life saving transplant
they then contact you if you ever become a hit and see if you are game
before they extract any marrow (the really painful part), they would have done multiple blood and other tests to make sure it makes sense
you are essentially just joining a database in case you are a match for someone who needs a life saving transplant
they then contact you if you ever become a hit and see if you are game
the way i think about it, it would make your whole life different if you could save someone else's life for just a week or so of downtime
having a buddy (and then an uncle) both looking for donors made me realize how much you would help the person and their family if you were ever a match
my dad got called in once and got to the second or third round for someone, but was not a close enough match and wasnt asked to do the actual procedure
every year or so they send you a note thanking you for being on the registry, asking to confirm that you still want on it and confirming all your details
if everyone was on there, it could save a lot of lives...
having a buddy (and then an uncle) both looking for donors made me realize how much you would help the person and their family if you were ever a match
my dad got called in once and got to the second or third round for someone, but was not a close enough match and wasnt asked to do the actual procedure
every year or so they send you a note thanking you for being on the registry, asking to confirm that you still want on it and confirming all your details
if everyone was on there, it could save a lot of lives...
last plug and then I will get back to work...here is how you can join the registry
http://bethematch.org/Support-the-Cause/Donate-bone-marrow/Join-the-marrow-registry/
http://bethematch.org/Support-the-Cause/Donate-bone-marrow/Join-the-marrow-registry/
