I have bone mets, under control and stable.
My 47 year old brother is waiting for results to confirm but is felt to have myelodyspastic syndrome and is likely to need a stem cell donation for transplant.
I do understand that there are now cancer cells in my system, but apparently a sibling is best donor. Does anyone know if mine could be used at all? (I am thinking not, but hoping I’m wrong)
Jacqui
Hello jacqui37
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June, moderator
Hello Jacqui37, I cannot answer this question…but I know that if anyone has had cancer they cannot give blood or donate their organs after death. It seems unlikely that you would be able to donate but why not contact the unit your brother attends and ask them directly. If anyone knows, they will. Sorry you have this added worry on top of your own health problems. I too have bone mets but am off chemo now. Had mets for years and years. Val