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  1. drobertson027 drobertson027 is offline

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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:38pm)

    So awhile back at an event for someone with Leukemia, I got swabbed and was contacted yesterday because I am a match for someone with Leukemia. Of course I'll donate if it's to save someone's life, especially a kid, but I'm a little scared about it because it seems pretty painful/taxing. Anyone done this before?
  2. norcaljeff norcaljeff is offline 2010 OT Thread Kill Leader

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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:40pm) in reply to drobertson027

    1. sign up for donation

    2. get a match

    3.???

    4. Profit
  3. zachIhi zachIhi is offline

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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:41pm) in reply to drobertson027

    i got my blood drawn today, it sucked.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:42pm) in reply to drobertson027

    I had a friend do this and he said it's not the best thing you'll ever go through but a hell of a lot better than what the poor kid is facing. What a wonderful and selfless act. You got a one way ticket to heaven. Best of luck to you and the kid.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:42pm) in reply to drobertson027

    in most cases today, its not invasive at all.

    they just give you meds that effectively cause "bone marrow" (the cells found within bone marrow) to grow in your blood, then collect your blood.

    everyone should get on the bone marrow and organ donor lists immed.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:42pm) in reply to zachIhi

    i think every 2/3 times i get blood drawn, i pass out
  7. drobertson027 drobertson027 is offline

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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:44pm) in reply to Z-Fresh

     
    Originally Posted by Z-Fresh View Post

    I had a friend do this and he said it's not the best thing you'll ever go through but a hell of a lot better than what the poor kid is facing. What a wonderful and selfless act. You got a one way ticket to heaven. Best of luck to you and the kid.

    Yeah, not gonna lie I'm a total puss when it comes to needles and giving blood and stuff, but I'd feel like a scumbag the rest of my life if I let someone die to save myself a short amount of pain.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:45pm) in reply to drobertson027

    Great thing to do, no doubt there will be pain/ inconveience but if it can save a life then its a pretty amazing thing to do. GL.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:45pm) in reply to drobertson027

    I would suggest talking to your Primary Care Physician. Also, I found this link http://www.marrow.org/DONOR/When_You...ex.html#likely

    GL with whatever your decision is. Keep OT updated.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:51pm) in reply to rebelfd

    Does donating Bone Marrow have anything to do with blood types (A B AB O)? Like do they have a need for certain types or is it something totally different? I would be willing to do something like this, but I have the rarest type of blood AB-.
     
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:52pm) in reply to drobertson027

    Am the only one who read the title of the thread and the poster and thought Dr. Obertson?
  12. drobertson027 drobertson027 is offline

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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:54pm) in reply to scgolfer

     
    Originally Posted by scgolfer View Post

    Does donating Bone Marrow have anything to do with blood types (A B AB O)? Like do they have a need for certain types or is it something totally different? I would be willing to do something like this, but I have the rarest type of blood AB-.

    I don't think so, they swab your mouth to test for this and don't take any blood so I doubt it.
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  13. Autolobotomist Autolobotomist is offline playing air is my style? so what

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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 4:55pm) in reply to drobertson027

    http://www.dkmsamericas.org/home Got my swab kit yesterday.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 5:03pm) in reply to drobertson027

    I am registered with the National Bone Marrow Registeration : http://www.marrow.org/

    I really hope one day I can help someone. I would gladly go through a fewe days of discomfort if it means helping someone.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 5:26pm) in reply to Cesporz

    Good for you dude, I really dont know how they do it anymore but my sister had them done when she had cancer and it hurt pretty bad but that was 12 years ago. Its probably better now but u get karma points coming your way.
     
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 5:27pm) in reply to drobertson027

    ive given bone marrow before. Its not that bad. if you match you'll get a call. You'll be more glad than hurt after its all over. best. decision. of. my. life.
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    Feb 8th, 2010 (2/8/2010 5:28pm) in reply to ntanygd760

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