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This question was answered on Fri 08, Aug 2008 05:39am by Dr Noopur S, MD

Do I qualify for stem cell donation if I am a match


    
Asked by Unregistered (Female; 64; cancer as infant, breast cancer at age 40, heart condition from radition treatments, high blood pressure, low heart rate of 48, AK of lower lip needing surgery in two weeks, Diabetic controlled with proper diet.; Relevant drugs:Avapro 150 one time per day ) on Fri 01, Aug 2008 11:09am

my brother, 57, has non-hodgkins and needs a stem cell donor. I am a female, age 64, had cancer as an infant and breast cancer at age 40, I also have a heart condition, diet controlled diabetic, just diagnosed with AK of the lower lip with biopsy and will have surgery in two weeks on the lower lip. I also have high BP controlled with meds and extremely low heart rate. Am I at risk to be a donor if I am a match ? Thanks for your help.

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Answer by Dr Noopur S, MD  on Fri 08, Aug 2008 05:39am:

Hi, How are you? Generally a stem cell donor needs to be between the age of 18-60 years of age and in general good health. Since you have quite a few health issues of your own, I am not sure if you can qualify as a donor. Please consult your brother’s oncologist incase you are a match. Overall a brother or a sister has one in four chances of being a match.

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