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"OPERATION ALYSHA” - Frequently Asked Questions

Alysha is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and has a genetic mutation in her cancer cells called the Philadelphia chromosome. This puts Alysha in a higher level of risk, and increases the urgency of her need for a bone marrow transplant.

Please click on the questions below for links to their answers:

1. Blood Donation

• Why do we need to give blood?

• Is it easy?  (What should I expect?)

• What are the requirements for blood donation?

• When should I wait before giving blood?

• Are there reasons why I cannot give blood?

• Is donating blood safe?

• Other questions?

2. OneMatch Stem Cell & Marrow Network

• What are stem cells?

• How does matching work?

• Myths about stem cells

• What is OneMatch?

• What diseases can be treated?

• What is a stem cell transplant?

• Other questions?

Donate blood and Join OneMatch Today so Patients Like Alysha Have The Best Chance of Finding a Match.

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