Among the many media outlets to cover Robin Roberts’ recent myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) diagnosis, AARP writer Candy Sagon explained to readers about donor eligibility. Be The Match CEO
Dr. Jeffrey Chell was quoted saying that people need to be healthy and between the ages of 18 to 60, although younger donors — between 18 and 44 — are especially needed. Research shows that cells from younger donors lead to more successful transplants.