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.
Donation process
There are two ways to donate blood stem cells: peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) and bone marrow donation.
Donation FAQs
Don’t be left in the dark. Get answers to all of your questions about blood stem cell donation.
After you donate
Get information about recovery, joining our community of supporters and the guidelines for contacting your recipient.
Donor safety and support
We’re here for you—before, during and after donation.
Donor toolkit
Discover important tools and information to guide you through the donation process.
Renew your commitment
Let us know you’re still all in on saving a life by recommitting to the registry.
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