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During the collection The Donation Process from the ABOUT US WHAT HAPPENS Patient's Point of View DURING BLOOD The donation is scheduled for one day and in rare DKMS-BMST is a non-profit organization dedicated to STEM CELL DONATION? instances, it can be scheduled for a second day if your Patient Preparation fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, stem cell count is low. For out station donors, if required, such as thalassemia and aplastic anemia. We register A brief guide to the donor on the a stay over in a hotel accompanied by a companion will Once you agree to donate your blood stem cells, a series blood stem cell donors to provide patients in need of donation procedure be arranged by DKMS-BMST. of tests will be carried out on the patient to determine a blood stem cell transplant with a second chance at life. if he or she is physically capable of under-going a After the collection transplant. OTHER WAYS TO HELP . Temporary discomfort of G-CSF usually disappears Around the same time when you start with the G-CSF There are many other ways you can help: injections, the patient will undergo conditioning at the within 2-3 hours after donating. Transplant Centre. During the conditioning procedure, Ask family and friends Become a the patient will undergo several days of chemotherapy, to register as well student ambassador . Most donors are able to return to work, college and total body irradiation, or both to weaken or destroy the patient's cancer (or other disease-causing cells) and Become a Fundraise for DR. SITA MAHEER most other activities within two days of donating. unhealthy bone marrow. It is very important at this stage volunteer DKMS-BMST BLOOD STEM BLOOD CANCER for the patient to receive your stem cells to regenerate CELL DONOR SURVIVOR . If your regular activities involve physical labour or new blood cells and give them a second chance to life. FOR MORE INFORMATION heavy lifting more recovery time may be necessary. A Successful Transplant CONTACT US . Refrain from going to gym and doing heavy exercise The blood stem cells that you donate to the patient will DKMS BMST FOUNDATION INDIA be used in the lifesaving treatment of various blood #723, 2nd floor when on GCSF injections. cancers like Leukaemia, Lymphoma (e.g. Hodgkin's Lymphoma), Myeloma and other blood disorders like Chinmaya Mission Hospital Road Donor follow-up Thalassemia or Aplastic Anemia. Following your Indiranagar 1st Stage donation, you will be reserved for your patient for 2 We will provide on-going support after the collection years. If the patient has complications after the Bangalore – 560038 | T: +91-80-68286571 process as we care about the details of your recovery. We transplant, you may be asked to donate for a second will contact you on a regular basis after your donation to time. [email protected] check the status of your physical condition. It is also dkms-bmst.org important for you to contact us directly if you have any Post donation you will learn the age group of the concerns, or wish to discuss any symptoms you may patient, the gender of the patient and which country the experience. patient is being treated. After six months, you will also receive updates on the patient's condition. It is possible to meet the patient, however, that depends on and the Follow us patient giving consent and the regulations of the country where the patient is being treated. DKMS BMST Foundation India (formerly known as BMST Stem Cell Donor Registry Foundation India)

Preparation for the Donation Medical Tests and Physical Precautions to be taken before your Peripheral Blood Stem Cell donation Procedure (Workup) . is generally scheduled on a weekday, but we will check Examination at the Collection Centre donation The steps leading up to your donation is known as with you first. Workup. The main objective of a Workup is to ensure that Once the schedule is confirmed, your case manager will . Preferably have home cooked food to prevent a stomach you (the donor) and the patient's health are not contact you to organize your visit to the collection . is collected at an authorized hospital or blood bank. compromised in any manner. centre. All your travel, lodging and food arrangements infection. . you can go home the evening of the donation if it is a will be organized by DKMS BMST Foundation India. Donor Briefing with DKMS-BMST's . Avoid raw food from outside such as salads, fruit juices, one-day procedure. Case Manager physical examination including health history check. butter milk, coconut chutney, etc. . can be a two-day procedure if necessary. Once we receive information from the patient's Transplant . we will follow up with you regularly to check on your Centre that they would like to proceed with the blood medical tests and investigations. . Avoid travelling on a two-wheeler. stem cell donation, DKMS-BMST's case manager will . Protect your health by avoiding unnecessary risks, like recovery after donation. contact you over the phone to prepare a time schedule discuss the PBSC donation procedure. and explain the next steps. visiting crowded places such as malls, movie theatre, etc. Before, during and after PBSC collection The main objective of the donor briefing phone call with . Refrain from going to gym and doing heavy exercise Before the collection your case manager is to ensure that you are fully informed and counselled on the donation procedure. Some of the when on GCSF injections. In order to ensure that you are able to donate enough stem topics that will be discussed during the donor briefing cells for the transplant, you will receive daily GCSF phone call are, . Please inform us of any changes in your health injections for a period of five days. On the first four days, the injection will be given to you by a nurse at your home . the medical tests and the physical examination at the (e.g., a fever) or work. The fifth injection will be given to you at the collection center prior to the donation. collection centre. Costs Associated with the Donation GCSF (Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor) is a . details specific to the peripheral blood stem cell discuss any temporary discomfort The costs associated with your donation will be covered by naturally occurring growth hormone that stimulates the associated with the procedure. DKMS BMST Foundation India. The case manager at DKMS- production of stem cells in the blood (PBSC) procedure and G-CSF injection. BMST will coordinate and arrange all your travel, lodging Do not forget to inform the physician about any and food arrangements pertaining to donation procedure. Temporary discomfort of GCSF . your availability for the medical tests, physical medications you might be taking and confirming if or The case manager will also advise you on what expenses . Headache when you need to stop taking the medication. you can get reimbursed. . Body ache examination and the stem cell donation. . Nausea You will also have a vein assessment to see if your veins Peripheral Blood Stem Cell . Tiredness . the logistics involved for a hassle free donation. will be a suitable vehicle for the peripheral blood stem (PBSC) Donation cell method of donation. The Collection Centre physician will prescribe pain killers We encourage you to ask any questions that you may PBSC donation is a three to four-hour apheresis procedure (such as Paracetamol, Ibuprofen) to relieve your discomfort. have during the donor briefing phone call with our case If you have any concerns please let us know as soon as where blood is removed with a sterile needle from one arm manager, because it will help us get an understanding possible, because a few days before your donation, the and passed through a machine that separates out the stem on whether you are fully informed and counselled on the patient will begin a high dose of chemotherapy and cells. The remaining blood is returned to you through the donation procedure. radiation therapy to prepare for the transplant. Once the other arm. PBSC donation is done using a sterile single-use patients' intensive treatment has begun and if you -kit in a closed system procedure, which ensures the donor's Once the donor briefing phone call is complete, your decline or unable to donate, the patient will be denied a blood will always be in a sterile enviornment. case manager will organize the medical tests and second chance at life. physical examination at the collection centre and call you back to confirm the dates.