Blood Stem Cell Donation

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per NMDP (formerly known as Be The Match):

Thanks to advancements in research and science, the majority of the transplants we facilitate today utilize a process called Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) extraction instead of bone marrow extraction. Additionally, our user research has indicated that the term "bone marrow transplant" can be intimidating for people, leading them to shy away from donation. Therefore, we've shifted our focus to referring to these procedures as blood stem cell transplants, which encompasses both types of donations from unrelated adult donors.

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

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Discover how to join the donor registry​ ​​​​​​​

Thousands of people with blood cancers and disorders — like sickle cell anemia — need a blood stem cell transplant to survive. 

That's why donors like you are needed.

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  • 70% of people needing a blood stem cell transplant don't have a fully matched donor in their family. 
  • 12,000 people annually rely on transplants from someone outside their family.

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Two Ways to Donate: Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC)

Joining the NMDP RegistrySM

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