“There is a lot of misinformation tossed around regarding marrow
donation, and today is an opportunity to get the facts out there,” Crisco said. “The importance of marrow donation cannot be understated. Every four
minutes a baby, child, or adult is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia.
For the many that do not have a matching marrow donor in their family, the Be The Match
Registry® is a lifesaving resource.”
“Seventy percent of patients receive bone marrow from a complete stranger,” said Doyle. “With advancements in technology the process has become less time
consuming and painless. Today is about connecting those in need with potential
donors. There are a lot of misconceptions about donating bone marrow and events
like this are able to provide clarity.”
Be The Match® connects patients with their donor match for a
life-saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant. Those wishing to help
the cause can be someone’s cure as a member of the Be The Match Registry®,
or be a financial contributor or volunteer. Be The Match® provides
patients and their families with one-on-one support, education, and guidance
before, during and after transplant.
Be The Match is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program and for 25 years has managed the largest marrow registry in the world.
The senators were joined at the event by Jon DeCasanova, a student at
Eastern Connecticut State University who shared his story of finding a donor
match and receiving a bone marrow transplant.
Marrow donation can be done in one of two ways. The first option, a peripheral blood stem cell donation, consists of cells gathered using a non-surgical, outpatient
procedure.
The second option, marrow donation, is a surgical, usually outpatient, procedure using anesthesia.
The second option, marrow donation, is a surgical, usually outpatient, procedure using anesthesia.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
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