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How transplants work
Learn more about how blood stem cell transplants are used to treat patients with blood cancers like leukemia and blood diseases like sickle cell.
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When you’re contacted as a possible donor
Joining the NMDP Registry means you may get a call to save the life of a patient in need.
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Donation process
There are two ways to donate blood stem cells: peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) and bone marrow donation.
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Donation FAQs
Don’t be left in the dark. Get answers to all of your questions about blood stem cell donation.
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After you donate
Get information about recovery, joining our community of supporters and the guidelines for contacting your recipient.
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Donor safety and support
We’re here for you—before, during and after donation.
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Donor toolkit
Discover important tools and information to guide you through the donation process.
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Renew your commitment
Let us know you’re still all in on saving a life by recommitting to the registry.
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Translated materials
Access vital NMDP information in several different languages.