Thousands of patients hope for a bone marrow donor who can make their life-saving transplant possible. They depend on people like you. You have the power to save a life. Take the first step today.
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Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of your bones, such as your hip and thigh bones. It contains immature cells, called stem cells. The stem cells can develop into the red blood cells that carry oxygen through your body, the white blood cells that fight infections, and the platelets help with blood clotting.
A bone marrow transplant is a procedure designed to weaken or destroy tissues or cells that cause blood or immune-system diseases, and then to "reset" or replace those tissues or cells to restore healthy function.
If there is a problem with your bone marrow, a transplant can give you healthy new marrow. You could need a transplant because of a disease, such as bone marrow diseases or cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Or you might need one if a strong cancer treatment kills your healthy blood cells.
If there is a problem with your bone marrow, a transplant can give you healthy new marrow. You could need a transplant because of a disease, such as bone marrow diseases or cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Or you might need one if a strong cancer treatment kills your healthy blood cells.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer or another condition that affects your blood, your doctors may recommend a bone marrow transplant. These conditions include various types of leukemia, lymphoma and some non-cancerous disorders, such as aplastic anemia.
Click here for a list of diseases that can be treated with a transplant.
Click here for a list of diseases that can be treated with a transplant.
Learn the facts about bone marrow donation to help you make an informed decision about joining the Be The Match Registry.
Click here to learn about the myths and facts.
Click here to learn about the myths and facts.
There are often many questions about bone marrow donation. Don't let the myths of bone marrow donation stop you from becoming a donor!
View FAQs about joining the Be The Match Registry
View FAQs about joining the Be The Match Registry
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) works to connect patients to the resources they need to live longer and healthier lives. They offer resources and services to help bone marrow or cord blood transplant patients and their families throughout the transplant process.
To learn more, see How the NMDP Helps Patients.
Source: www.marrow.org
To learn more, see How the NMDP Helps Patients.
Source: www.marrow.org
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Fax: 319-353-6585
e-mail: colleen-chapleau@uiowa.edu
Iowa Marrow Donor Program
UI Hospitals and Clinics
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Iowa City, IA 52242
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