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Are you on the Bone Marrow Registry?
Posted on 11/21/16 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 11/21/16 at 6:39 pm
It's free to persons under 45 yoa. It really could save a life. All it takes is a swab of your cheeks. No doctor's visit.
Be the Match
Do it for our Bay-bays.
Be the Match
Do it for our Bay-bays.This post was edited on 11/21/16 at 8:46 pm
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Posted on 11/21/16 at 6:48 pm to Btrtigerfan
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When you are taken into the operating room, you will be placed on your stomach. A special needle is placed through the skin into the marrow cavity of the hipbone, where stem cells and blood are aspirated. Two or three skin punctures are made on each rear hipbone. Although the punctures will not show, there are bone punctures underneath the skin. To obtain rich marrow, many small aspirations must be done. Once the procedure is finished, a bandage is placed over the needle marks to protect them. About 1 to 2 quarts of bone marrow are collected during the harvest procedure.
Looks like a real pain in the rear
Posted on 11/21/16 at 6:50 pm to Btrtigerfan
Doesn't that hurt like hell?
Eta. Yeah, just read down. Nope.
So they put you to sleep or dope you up? So many important questions. I could use a good sleep.
Cost $100 to join...
Eta. Yeah, just read down. Nope.
So they put you to sleep or dope you up? So many important questions. I could use a good sleep.
Cost $100 to join...
This post was edited on 11/21/16 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 11/21/16 at 6:54 pm to Btrtigerfan
True boring story:
I was a match for someone a few years ago and had to go back for some follow-up tests. Was prepped and ready to go to a hospital in Carolina somewhere and they called and told me it was no longer necessary. It was kind of a downer cause I figured what happened. But I'd suggest everybody sign up, you could save someone's life and it's an excuse to eat steak for a couple weeks.
I was a match for someone a few years ago and had to go back for some follow-up tests. Was prepped and ready to go to a hospital in Carolina somewhere and they called and told me it was no longer necessary. It was kind of a downer cause I figured what happened. But I'd suggest everybody sign up, you could save someone's life and it's an excuse to eat steak for a couple weeks.
Posted on 11/21/16 at 7:20 pm to Btrtigerfan
I had a friend of mine die from a blood cancer. Decided to register then and there. The process was free and easy. They send you the packet, you swab your cheek, and you send it back.
ETA: there are two ways to get marrow. The traditional one is the one above, but the newer one just involves getting an IV placed and sitting on a dialysis type machine for a few hours.
ETA: there are two ways to get marrow. The traditional one is the one above, but the newer one just involves getting an IV placed and sitting on a dialysis type machine for a few hours.
This post was edited on 11/21/16 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 11/21/16 at 7:25 pm to Btrtigerfan
Tried to be a match for my sister so yeah, I am registered and ready. Also over 45.
Posted on 11/21/16 at 7:28 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Congratulations. You've successfully completed your online registration to join Be The Match Registry. Your registration is being processed and you should receive your kit in about two weeks. Be sure to return your completed kit as quickly as possible in the postage-paid envelope provided. Meanwhile, learn how you can support our cause in many other ways. Thank you for making today the day you give patients hope for a cure!
Posted on 11/21/16 at 7:32 pm to Btrtigerfan
I'm in the registry and have donated bone marrow before. They're a first class organization and took great care of me. It is an amazing feeling to know that some kid is alive today because of my bone marrow. I'd do it again in a heartbeat too.
Posted on 11/21/16 at 7:38 pm to Btrtigerfan
Is being over 60 cause for disqualification?
Posted on 11/21/16 at 8:27 pm to Btrtigerfan
I have thought about getting on the registry before, but honestly, have been a little scared of the process. I suppose there really is no reason to hesitate, considering that you can literally save someone's life with little more than an inconvenience.
This post was edited on 11/21/16 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 11/21/16 at 8:45 pm to Btrtigerfan
Cancer survivor so I can't (presumably).
Did a bone marrow biopsy and it hurt more than anything I have ever experienced.
Did a bone marrow biopsy and it hurt more than anything I have ever experienced.
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