Have you ever heard a bizarre myth about blood stem cell donation? Perhaps a well-meaning relative or an anxious friend shared a piece of advice that sounded more like an old wives’ tale than medical fact. Blood stem cell donation is shrouded in mystery for many, and...
When you think about donating your bone marrow, it might conjure up images of big, long needles. It might cause you to flinch at the thought of bone marrow being taken directly from your bones. You might think bone marrow is a painful experience you have to undergo,...
Stewart explains what it was like to donate his bone marrow to a paediatric patient About 13-14 years ago I went in to give blood at the Red Cross blood bank but due to a recent tattoo I wasn’t allowed to. I was asked if I would consider going on the registry,...
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