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Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo89
Most bone marrow donation is done by a procedure called Apheresis, whereby peripheral (circulating) blood cells are harvested through a procedure very much like blood donation. Recovery time for the donor is negligible. In some cases the more invasive surgical procedure is used, but the first procedure is preferred. You can search for apheresis and PBSC for more info.
I have a good friend who is a hematologist and a big proponent of marrow donation-- in the worst case, a very small amount of discomfort can literally save a life. Go donate.
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I try to donate blood at least once a month but in reality more like once every three months.
Okay, I was pretty sure they had those bone marrow machines set up in the corner of the blood clinic but then I searched up the website and came up with this. To save a life it's totally worth it but it's a lot bigger commitment of potentially taking the day off, commuting to another city and getting put under rather than just have a needle in you for 30 minutes.