Can anyone register to be a bone marrow donor?
Can anyone register to be a bone marrow donor?
user
If the person is 18 years of age or older, then yes, anyone can be a bone marrow donor. This is the process:
assistant
So you would only get called if there is a match then?
user
That’s right.  Once you’re registered and eligible, you could be a “potential” donor for someone else, but this has nothing to do with you giving your bone marrow.  However, you would also need to be the one who signs the donation consent form to donate the bone marrow.
assistant
That sounds like a wonderful gift to the recipient.
user