Doctors request donors in the 18-35 age group nearly 75% of the time. Research shows cells from younger, healthy donors lead to more successful stem cell transplants for patients.
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Possible match for a patient in need of a bone marrow transplant
When you join the NMDP Registry, your tissue type is added to the registry. It’s not a marrow donation; you don't actually donate until you are a match for a patient. Learn more about what it means to be a possible match for a patient.
Donation process
If you are chosen as the best match for a patient, the patient’s doctor will request that you donate either bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC). Find out more about the donation process.
After you donate
After bone marrow or PBSC donation, most donors are back to their normal routine in a few days. Learn more about the recovery process and the guidelines for contacting your recipient after donation.
Donor safety and support
At NMDP our goal is to find a cure for patients and protect the safety of both patients and donors. This includes promoting donor advocacy and offering support and education throughout the entire donation process. Find out more about donor safety and support.
Other ways to be the cure
There are many other ways you can be the cure for patients with blood cancers.
- Join our social media communities and spread the word
- Attend NMDP events in your community
- Become a volunteer
- Contribute financially to help support blood cancer patients
Questions?
Check out FAQs about donation or call us at 1 (800) MARROW2 for more information about bone marrow donation.