Donor registries clash slow marrow search
Nationwide bone marrow donor efforts face delays as the National Marrow Donor Program and the American Association of Bone Marrow Registries clash over data sharing. Critics warn that competition, not cooperation, wastes precious time for patients awaiting transplants amid rising public awareness and donor enrollment drives.
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Donor search gave momentum for marrow reform
The tale of Peter Lundquist a 37 year old Miami TV anchor who died of lymphoma after a long bone marrow donor search. His wife Bonnie laments administrative delays and urges faster action and public awareness to help other patients while she contemplates starting a foundation and continues to offer support to families in need.
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