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When You're Asked to Donate for a Patient

Not everyone who joins the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry will be called to donate to a patient. If you are asked, a patient's doctor has selected you as the best donor. You may be the one to save a life.

Becoming a donor is a serious commitment. We will provide the information you need to make this important decision and will:
  • Schedule an information session
  • Answer your questions
  • Schedule a physical exam to make sure the donation is safe for both you and the patient
  • Guide you through the donation process

You make the final decision to become a donor. You may agree to donate or you can say no. We will respect your decision either way. For more information to help you decide, see:


Additional information

Our information packets contain the materials listed below. You can download them now or wait to receive them at your information session. Do you have other questions? Just contact your local donor center.

Now You're a Match bookletNow That You Are a Match (PDF) – Explains bone marrow and blood cell donation in detail. We will review these details with you and show the related video.
Also in Spanish: Ahora que es Compatible (PDF). Available in other languages in print.
   


Opportunity to Participate in Research bookletOpportunity to Participate in the NMDP Research Sample Repository (PDF) – Outlines how to participate in NMDP research studies designed to improve transplant outcomes.

Related Links:

Research: Advancing the Science of Transplant



Now that You Have Donated bookletNow That You Have Donated (PDF) – Outlines what to expect after you donate bone marrow or blood cells, including your recovery and our follow-up efforts. It also explains how to get updates on the transplant patient. Available in other languages in print. 

Additional Donor Materials

Order free materials for donors in English and other languages using the online donor materials order form.


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