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Re: Local mum needs bone marrow transplant.
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Originally Posted by K.S.H
I got a leaflet handed to me by a fireman up at Stanley, they also mentioned it over the tannoy, I would go along with something like this but they said you had to be between 18 and 40 - WHY?
Can you not donate marrow after you are 40  |
In America the upper age limit for donors appears to be sixty, but it does give this information...
'The upper age limit is based on donor and patient considerations. There is a small increase in the risk of side effects from anesthesia in older donors.'
Medical Guidelines for Joining the Registry - NMDP donor health guidelines
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