how do i donate bone marrow?

krisamata · #1 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

I'm kinda curious about this, and wouldn't mind doing this, cause it would mean helping someone else live a bit longer, or just live.

but i dont know where to find out more information.

·•€£€M€N†§•· · #2 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

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Originally Posted by krisamata

I'm kinda curious about this, and wouldn't mind doing this, cause it would mean helping someone else live a bit longer, or just live.

but i dont know where to find out more information.

you can donate bone marrow!?

krisamata · #3 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

yes u can.

as long as you're the same type as someone who needs it you sure can.

it is a minor surgery but its totally worth it.

bungoshlung · #4 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

i hear it hurts A LOT

i''m sure any hospital would be more than happy to give you the info you need.

neoh · #5 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

goto a clinic and ask where the nearest center is, most of the time they just ask you to go to the hospital and sign up for it.

If you think giving blood hurts, your in for a surprise. I'd rather have my penis stuck in my zipper.

LLaaUUrrYYn · #6 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

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Originally Posted by neoh

goto a clinic and ask where the nearest center is, most of the time they just ask you to go to the hospital and sign up for it.

If you think giving blood hurts, your in for a surprise. I'd rather have my penis stuck in my zipper.

haha..Ryan..Its not bad at all.. Taylar just donated bone marrow a few months ago and she didnt complain about it at all..so it cant be that bad

krisamata..I would just call a local clinic or your family doctor for some information. Its awesome that your going to do that..its nice to see people helping other people out =)

krisamata · #7 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

well i found a website, and yes it says its extremely painful BUT it lasts under two minutes and once its done...the pain is done.

and fuck it...if i can help save someones life...its compltely worth any amount of pain.

diva · #8 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

Google Canadian Blood Services. (the building right beside Children's hospital)

You have to go through all kinds of testing and i'm pretty sure you get put under.

You get a thick package with all the information in it.

krisamata · #9 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

sweet thanx so much for the info!

Newbie4life · #10 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

where do they take the bone marrow out from?

Joanne · #11 (**permalink**) Aug 06, 04

^^around the back hip bone..

--Joanne :P