Short ‐term side effects and attitudes towards second donation: A comparison of related and unrelated haematopoietic stem cell donors

We present a prospective, observational study of 1,957 donors, focusing mainly on the differences between related and unrelated donors. Related donors are reported to have more comorbidities, but similar side effects compared with unrelated donors. Side effects after BM or PBSC donation are generally of short duration and in this study no deaths, myocardial infarctions, splenic ruptures, or thromboembolic events are reported. Interestingly, related donors express more hesitancy towards donating again when asked 1 month after donation.

Source: Journal of Clinical Apheresis - August 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Simon Pahnke, Gunnar Larfors, Ulla Axdorph ‐Nygell, Anne Fischer‐Nielsen, Eva Haastrup, Dag Heldal, Maija Itälä‐Remes, Jan‐Erik Johansson, Marjut Kauppila, Stig Lenhoff, Per Ljungman, Riita Niittyvuopio, Anna Sandstedt, Hans Hägglund Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research