Radiation therapy - Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

For malignancy other than basal cell carcinoma.

For other treatments:

Refer to a Designated Medical Officer.

Discretionary

1. If fully recovered and is acceptable according to immunosuppression advice, accept.
2. If for basal cell carcinoma or ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast, all treatment has been completed, the donor has been discharged from follow up and is eligible under the Malignancy Guideline, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Basal cell carcinoma
• Immunosuppression
• Malignancy

Additional information

Radiation therapy is sometimes used for non-malignant conditions, particularly for some skin conditions. It is often used as a substitute for other treatments that work by suppressing the immune system such as high dose steroids and cytotoxic drugs. More information is likely to be required before a decision can be made as to if an individual can donate. This why a referral to a Designated Medical Officer is required.

Reason for change:

Additional discretionary acceptance for basal cell carcinomas and ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast. A link had been added to autoimmune disease, and additional information has been added.

Version details:

BM-DSG Edition 203 Release 27 (27 November 2017)