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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46711554 added 01-08-2012 1:13 AM by farmeronthedell in The Lounge
This is a deal, otherwise this would cost money to add yourself, therefore making this a deal.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46714122 added 01-08-2012 7:25 AM by someone28624 in The Lounge
Me too. I wish I could donate. Now that I've been a BMT nurse for awhile, though, I think I would have a hard time psychologically with knowing my cells could be causing the devastating GVH we see...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46715718 added 01-08-2012 9:01 AM by ForeverDecember in The Lounge
I don't qualify :( Makes me cry every time I see a post somewhere about becoming a donor because I can't do it.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46719524 added 01-08-2012 12:10 PM by marg_fan in The Lounge
:comfort: No need to cry FD. Just know it is important to get the information out to those who may participate.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46696778 added 01-07-2012 10:03 AM by bigbugs2000 in The Lounge
This month I decided that I wanted to join "Be the Match" to be entered into the database for bone marrow donors. I knew that it was going to cost $100 in order to offset the cost of the lab costs...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46703818 added 01-07-2012 10:03 AM by wikipost in The Lounge
Please ask questions and do research PRIOR to signing up. The process does have some minimal risks, and depending on the patients needs, could possibly involve some pain in the donation process. The...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699006 added 01-07-2012 12:11 PM by bosspup in The Lounge
Oh, one other thing. The apheresis technique is by far the dominant method for extracting bone marrow cells from a donor. I believe about 70% of donations are currently made using that method and...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699042 added 01-07-2012 12:12 PM by danchay in The Lounge
This makes me wish there was a way to give negative feedback. At least do real research on modern medicine before posting something as ignorant as this. You have a better chance of being seriously...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46700096 added 01-07-2012 1:14 PM by contraium in The Lounge
Joined years ago when a family friend had a child with cancer. Unfortunately the child was never matched. Thanks for posting Op.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46701524 added 01-07-2012 2:45 PM by meggs in The Lounge
PBSC donation is a nonsurgical procedure that takes place at a blood center or outpatient hospital unit. For 5 days leading up to donation, you will be given injections of a drug called filgrastim to...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46703460 added 01-07-2012 4:43 PM by mrtroll in The Lounge
You know, traditionally, a "deal" involves some kind of transaction wherein you receive something of value in return.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46705136 added 01-07-2012 6:19 PM by DrRuthie in The Lounge
Wow this is awesome! I've been researching becoming a donor b/c of my diverse background. Thank u OP
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699076 added 01-07-2012 12:14 PM by afrugalfather in The Lounge
Also this is only the bridge you cross if you happen to be a match with a person in need. To get into the database only requires a painless non evasive dab of a q tip in the mouth. Do it people! ...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699280 added 01-07-2012 12:26 PM by cookiemonster in The Lounge
I've been a member for many years. As I recall, they don't give you information about yourself. It's just really a screening. A few years after I joined, I was notified that I was a preliminary...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46700342 added 01-07-2012 1:27 PM by karanpp in The Lounge
Thanks bigbugs2000 for posting! I'm a want to donate reject due to my health. Good to know American Express Foundation is supporting this as well as the OP effort to help promote a very worthy...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46700398 added 01-07-2012 1:30 PM by karanpp in The Lounge
also want to commend moongazebo! Hope your nephew is doing well.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46700482 added 01-07-2012 1:34 PM by karanpp in The Lounge
Thanks also to RatCracker for relating experience as a donor. Sorry for multiple posts, but excited to see this effort revived again on SD. Wish I'd been accepted to help another.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46701400 added 01-07-2012 2:38 PM by Hellion in The Lounge
Im in the military and some years back i was notified that i may be a potential donor. Never was eventually, but was totally stok'd when i got a letter saying that i might have been.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46701432 added 01-07-2012 2:40 PM by asky in The Lounge
I already have joined about five years ago, and it is really good to see all of the positive responses from all of the Slickdealers!
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46702358 added 01-07-2012 3:40 PM by sleepdance in The Lounge
My set arrived 2 days after ordering, and I sent it in yesterday. Nice one OP!
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46705458 added 01-07-2012 6:37 PM by financechick in The Lounge
anybody have a link to a site where we can sell our marrow to the highest bidder?
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46706454 added 01-07-2012 7:29 PM by sswam in The Lounge
Just a quick note: "Bone marrow" transplant is now become almost obsolete- the current program is peripheral blood stem cell transplant. The donor is given high doses of growth factors to release the...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46712278 added 01-08-2012 3:46 AM by Trazobone in The Lounge
Thanks for posting this OP. I have a friend of mine who recently relapsed and is in need of a match. For anyone interested, here is her facebook page devoted to getting her a match:...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46712358 added 01-08-2012 4:10 AM by oliverquack in The Lounge
mr FATHED it is a deal. i GIVE my time. i GET feelings of happiness and self esteem. just cos u on the list dont make u the authority of donation deal qualifications dam man ur words r strictly...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46712488 added 01-08-2012 4:37 AM by moongazebo in The Lounge
When we started searching for my nephew's donor, we started a thread in the FREEBIES section - here it is: ...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699360 added 01-07-2012 12:30 PM by mankix in The Lounge
This is another reason why I like looking at Slick Deals. Gets me up to do things that I normally wouldn't have done. I'll be signing up!
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699374 added 01-07-2012 12:31 PM by meggs in The Lounge
Really? Do 1.34 out of 100 people choke on a cup of water?
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46703676 added 01-07-2012 4:55 PM by iloveant in The Lounge
I was already on the list as a bone marrow donor:)
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46704606 added 01-07-2012 5:46 PM by zodiac711 in The Lounge
He, along with the others that are *against* being bone marrow donors are probably hypocritical republicans -- always talking the talk about how life is SOO precious, but when push comes to shove,...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699514 added 01-07-2012 12:39 PM by yorksgal in The Lounge
I am not allowed to give blood because over 24 years ago I lived in the UK during the "mad cow" epidemic - does anyone know if this applies to bone marrow - could see an answer on the site. Thank...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699534 added 01-07-2012 12:40 PM by thatguy3579 in The Lounge
Free: the opportunity to try and endure incredible amounts of pain as they drill into your femur.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699812 added 01-07-2012 12:56 PM by danchay in The Lounge
Again do your research. "This analysis included 9,282 bone marrow harvests carried out between 1987 and 1999. These researchers identified 345 cases that were considered potentially serious and...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46699838 added 01-07-2012 12:58 PM by Jackal139 in The Lounge
I am a member and just donated recently :)
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46702872 added 01-07-2012 4:11 PM by xcalbr107 in The Lounge
Bone Marrow donor testimonial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Mu2Na4ajs
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46705654 added 01-07-2012 6:48 PM by Cuppacoffee in The Lounge
Lol ohmahgawsh
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #46706662 added 01-07-2012 7:40 PM by BladeD in The Lounge
I signed up years ago. I didn't pay anything.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #47008958 added 01-19-2012 10:39 AM by qrychefan in The Lounge
The booklet that came with the kit explained the two ways of collecting. In the less painful route (PBSC)you have multiple injections to increase young red blood cells(yeah stem cells-but stye...
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #47008018 added 01-19-2012 10:08 AM by Derghk in The Lounge
They often have free recruitment for the registry on college campuses and at hospitals. Maybe to join the registry online there are higher cost, I can't say, but I joined free at a college campus.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #47009662 added 01-19-2012 11:01 AM by liquidice281 in The Lounge
Is there any incentive to register then? Sorry if I'm 'that guy' but after paying for 15 units of blood at the hospital, I really think the donors should get a little more than juice and a cookie.
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Thread created 01-07-2012 by bigbugs2000
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Post #47011504 added 01-19-2012 12:06 PM by mdbrown in The Lounge
I signed up. It's something that's always been in the back of my head but one of those things I never really got around to. There really is no excuse why someone shouldn't do this.
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