Bone Marrow Donation - I'm a match!

[Gully]

Just had a look at the leaflet, unfortunately I am too old at 42, which is a real pisser as I am in excellent health and can tick no to every condition that they list, in addition I don't smoke or drink.

 

[Bob!]

I've got to the first stage a couple of times, all you need to do at Stage one is to get your GP to take some blood and send it back for more tests.

I done this about 4 weeks ago, and haven't heard yet whether or not I'm required for the next stage.

Got my letter today.

I'm a 95% match. They are still looking fora 100% match, if they can't find someone, I may be needed for a transplant.

 

[captainmorganrum]

Got my letter today.

I'm a 95% match. They are still looking fora 100% match, if they can't find someone, I may be needed for a transplant.

Interesting that they'd go for it despite you not being a 100% match, seems likely that I'd be called on then even if I wasn't spot on for my recipient?

Hmmm

 

[surrey jim]

top thing to do

 

[C1 BHA]

I was on the Anthony Nolan list for years before selected as a match.
I consider it a total privilege to have been able to donate. Well done to the Trust for their fantastic work and thanks for giving me one of the best experiences of my life.

 

[algie]

I've been on the BBMR (british bone marrow register) for the last three years and I got a letter yesterday telling me that I'm a potential match for someone.

I'm ringing the "Head of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory" in a few minutes but I'm just wondering if anyone on here had been picked and had gone through this procedure.

If I'm a match then I'm going to do it anyway (so you won't be putting me off) what's a few days discomfort for me compared to the suffering of someone with Leukemia or Aplastic Anemia (sp?).

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Well done chap.It would be interesting to know who your match is though

 

[captainmorganrum]

Well done chap.It would be interesting to know who your match is though

I think they can let you know if the donor allows it - I've spoken to people that have donated and they are in touch with people that they've "saved"

 

[captainmorganrum]

Dug this thread up as a few people PM to ask that I keep them updated.
Well, I've had a letter from the Head of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory (Dr Colin Brown) today....

"...tests have shown that your tissue type is not the best match for this patient ...we shall not be asking you to donate ...as previously discussed."

So I won't be a superhero this week.
Back to the monthly platelet donations then......

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Just had a look at the leaflet, unfortunately I am too old at 42, which is a real pisser as I am in excellent health and can tick no to every condition that they list, in addition I don't smoke or drink.

You most probably already do but if you don't ... give blood

 

[Eggmundo]

I've got a letter this morning saying I'm a match!
Problem is I am no longer allowed to give Blood. The 'lady' is checking it out as I type.

 

[nlf]

No everyone who needs marrow is on deaths door. Some people receive marrow as part of treatment for osteoporosis, anaemia etc.

I don't know if the system is still the same now but they had a scale of priority giving those with the most need the quickest turn around times and those who were not perhaps quite such a high priority a little longer.

My daughters donor was identified and pulled in for the final match testing the following day, my daughter took his marrow nine days after he was identified.

If they use it as part of treatment for anaemia i presume if you suffer from anaemia you cant register (as i am a mild sufferer)

And well done to all who are already registered i think its a great thing for anybody to do