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match for a patient now or in the future, you will be contacted by the donor center to arrange further testing and screening.Donating bone marrow requires no more than an overnight hospital stay during which only 5 percent of your marrow is collected from the back of your pelvic bone using a special syringe. You are put under a general or regional anesthesia for this simple hospital procedure.“It was a little uncomfortable after the procedure, but no big deal,” said Emily Chapman.There are no monetary costs to the donor for these procedures, “The patients health insurance covers the costs,” said Ed.On Monday, the blood test to type potential donors’ HLA type and place them on the national registry also will be free, but donations are welcome.Thanks to the priceless gift Emily gave her sister, Katie is doing better. She’s back to school in her third-grade class at Middletown Elementary. And although she’s not completely well yet, the Chapmans are thankful to be home in the community that gave them so much support.“In this time of Thanksgiving, what greater gift to give than the gift of yourself?” said Debbie. “If we can help just one person, it will be worthwhile. I’m very exited about the registry. I want to be the first in line.”
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Winchester Star
Winchester, Virginia, US
Sat, Nov 30, 1996
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