Back problems - Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

Essential information

Obligatory

1. Bone marrow donor:
   Must not donate if:
   1. Surgery within last five years.
   2. Disc problem/sciatica.
   3. Chronic pain requiring ongoing medical treatment.
2. PBSC donor:
   See: is there an entry for the underlying condition?
3. Must not donate if:
   Not able to use the bleed facilities provided without risking their own safety or the safety of others (donors must not be bled in a wheelchair).

Discretionary

1. Bone marrow donor:
   If the pain is infrequent, related to exertion or strain, accept.
2. PBSC donor:
   If the donor can tolerate the procedure, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Disabled donor
• Neurosurgery
• Surgery

Additional information

The operation to remove bone marrow could make any problem worse.

Reason for change:

An entry has been added for PBSC Donors. An additional link has been added for 'Disabled Donor'.

Version details:

BM-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (11 December 2007)