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Story #16 of 50 days, 50 Stories Campaign
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YES, it’s very difficult to find a Blood Stem Cell Donor. I will explain you in detail.
When compared to other countries in India we do not have awareness of Blood disorders and Blood Cancer. Only a few from the crowd come forward to register as Blood Stem Cell Donor.
Research says that as many as 10,000 children are born with Thalassemia in India every year and adult blood disorders are also quite alarming. A patient only has a 25% chance of finding a donor from within the family. The majority of the patients have to depend on Unrelated Blood Stem Cell Donors. The probability of finding an unrelated matched donor is 1 in 10,000 to 1 in over a Million. You could say that 1 in a Million match is for someone who is gripping on to their life at the edge with hope.
Dr.Sunil Bhat. MBBS, MD, FPHO. Director & Clinical Lead – Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, and Blood & Bone Marrow Transplantation, speaks bout myths and Misconception in Unrelated Blood Stem cell & Bone Marrow Donation & Transplant
If you have more questions about Blood Stem Cell Donor Registration and Donation, please feel free to read our FAQ’s https://datri.org/blood-stem-cell-donor-faqs-and-myths/
You can also become a Blood Stem Cell Donor and save lives with DATRI Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry
DATRI is a Not-for-Profit organization that was founded in 2009 with a mission to save lives of those suffering from life-threatening fatal blood disorders like Blood Cancer, Thalassemia, Leukaemia, Aplastic Anaemia, Sickle Cell Anaemia, etc
DATRI is registered with the Government of India as a Section 8 organization and all monetary contributions towards DATRI are subject to 80G exemptions
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