More than 800 people are included in the register of bone marrow donors

The Federal Register of Bone Marrow Donors lists 839 residents of the Vologda region. Of these, 100 have undergone primary typing since the start of this year.

Bone marrow donors are needed because the chance of finding a genetic “twin” — someone who will fit the stem cells — is 1 in 10,000. The probability of becoming a donor is only 5%. The procedure is simple – venous blood is used. To do this, the donor is administered a special drug in a few days. The body loses 5% of stem cells, which are restored in 2-3 weeks.

Transplantation is necessary for patients with leukemia, lymphomas, aplastic anemia.

Any healthy citizen aged 18 to 35 years can apply to the register through the public services portal. To do this, go to the Health tab and find the desired section there. After the appointment, the candidate will be invited to a free blood test to determine genetic compatibility.