Q: WHAT OTHER BLOOD DISORDERS CAN BE TREATED BY A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT?
A: There are several non-malignant blood disorders that can benefit from bone marrow transplants. Sickle cell, thalassemia and some bone marrow failure disorders are some. In addition, the public may be aware that malignant blood disorders can be cured with bone marrow transplants such as acute leukemia.
Q: WHY DOES RACE OR ANCESTRY MATTER WHEN LOOKING FOR A DONOR MATCH?
A: A diversified donor pool does matter in increasing chances of finding a suitable match. When trying to match these genes, we know that minorities are at a significant disadvantage as the donor pool is not nearly as diverse as it should be.
Q: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS ARE CURRENTLY ON THE DONOR REGISTRY. HOW DOES THIS COMPARE WITH THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE NEEDING DONORS?
A: African Americans only make up 7% of the donor registry pool. African Americans needing donation has increased over years for non-malignant and malignant blood disorders
Q: WHAT’S THE PROCESS FOR REGISTERING TO BECOME A DONOR?
A: It is usually very simple and is painless for registering where donors can submit cheek swab to collect the necessary DNA information.
Q: WHERE CAN PEOPLE GET MORE INFORMATION AND FIND OUT ABOUT BECOMING A DONOR.
A: For more information, please visit www.dkms.org
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