How do I find a match for a bone marrow transplant?

How do I find a match for a bone marrow transplant?

A successful bone marrow transplant requires a good donor match. A good donor match is someone with the same blood type or similar genetic makeup. For most people, the best match is a close relative such as a sibling or parent.

If you do not have a known donor match, you may enlist in a national registry. This registry pairs you with a compatible donor. You may need immunosuppressive therapy or other treatment while you wait for a good donor match.