| Bone Marrow Donation 14:17 - Nov 11 with 991 views | Samuelowen88 |
Has anyone here donated bone marrow before.
I signed up to the Bone Marrow Register during a blood donation a few years ago and have been contacted this week saying that I am a match. More tests required before anything would happen, but have been sent all the info packs.
I signed up, for the same reason I donate blood, imo it's the right thing to do, and I would want someone to do it if I was in need.
But now i've read the info pack, i'm rather apprehensive, all seems a lot more serious than donating blood, potentially being out of action for a week or more amongst other things.
At the same time, I have this mental image of some poor sod on their death bed somewhere in dire need of what I could potentially give them.
Really big part of me wants to proceed (only 1/5 that I would be a full match), but not second guessing things. Anyone been in the same / similar position? Would it make me a bad person if I choose to not do it?
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| Bone Marrow Donation on 14:27 - Nov 11 with 958 views | usm |
I got to the stage that you are at a few years ago (Anthony Nolan) but it turned out I was not a close enough match at the second set of blood tests.
I do remember the blood test being an ordeal - especially the second one - I don't like needles (or blood) - and I remember reading that if it went ahead I may need a couple of days off work.
Was relieved and disappointed when I wasn't a good enough match.
I wish you well. Its a great thing to do but will fully understand if you decide not to. |  |
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| Bone Marrow Donation on 14:34 - Nov 11 with 942 views | jeera |
It was always going to entail a bit more than donating blood!
But well done for registering and getting to this stage - wonderful, selfless thing to do.
I'm sure you're now thoroughly up to speed on your research but your post made me Google and have been reading this. Sounds like a stroll in the park bud:
https://bethematch.org/transplant-basics/how-marrow-donation-works/myths-and-fac
Whatever you choose to do is entirely up to you and don't feel pressured by anyone else. It's your body and it's fair to consider your own well-being too.
Saying that, if you do go through with it you know you'll receive plenty of support.
Good luck whatever happens next. |  |
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| Bone Marrow Donation on 20:32 - Nov 11 with 824 views | itfc_bucks |
I'm on the register and I'm scared witless about ever being a match.
One of the few things that scare me even more is that one day I might need to be a recipient, or someone I love.
If I'm ever called, whatever my concerns, I know I'll have to do it and I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I ever said no. |  | | |
| Bone Marrow Donation on 20:39 - Nov 11 with 814 views | fabian_illness |
I also signed up a few years back.
Never really given it another thought, but can 100% see why you're apprehensive.
Good on you for even considering it. |  | | |
| Bone Marrow Donation on 21:46 - Nov 11 with 778 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
Miss Slave's brother in law was a donor in his 30's. Looked very bruised but managed to carry on working. Good luck. |  |
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| Bone Marrow Donation on 21:52 - Nov 11 with 772 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Good for you.
I am sure the experts will give you all the correct information you need. Totally understandable the dilemma you feel. You are already a life-saver by donating blood so well done, whatever your ultimate decision or non-decision as the case may turn out. |  |
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