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Robin Roberts marks 10 years since lifesaving bone marrow transplant: How to become a donor

Por: ABC7 World January 30, 2023

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registry, a nonprofit organization operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, which manages the world's largest bone marrow donor registry.At least 26,812 people were added to the bone marrow registry and 140 people have gone on to receive a lifesaving bone marrow donation thanks to this reporting through the years, according to Be the Match.While Roberts had a perfect match within her own family, approximately 70% of patients do not... + full article



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